My Great Uncle George embodied the spirit of the Irish Travelers. He was my favorite uncle. He would fascinate me with stories of Ireland when I was young. I would like like to find some symbol, icon or some way of showing that I identify with these people in the form of a tattoo. Any suggestions?
The Irish Traveller Movement have a logo on their site which comprises of a horseshoe and the letters ITM incorporated into a ‘trailer’ or mobile home picture. Perhaps you could use this sign.
August 1st, 2011 at 8:35 am
any suggestions, ? yeah, dont do it at all.
God commanded that men do not make any "cuttings" on the body. i believe tatooing falls under that definition.
if you already have some tatoos just dont add to them. YOU DONT need them.
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August 1st, 2011 at 9:16 am
Rhiannon is a Welsh(Irish) goddess of horses and dreams. In that time, horses were transportation, so she is also a goddess of travel. A horse or horse symbol would pay tribute, I believe.
If not, I think that an Irish flag would be a wonderful symbol of both heritage, and travel.
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August 1st, 2011 at 9:58 am
How about a shamrock.
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August 1st, 2011 at 10:48 am
Oi me lud,there surly is a wunderful emblem and traditional eyecon of the Irish. Its called "Guiness" and it is cerhtainly the spirit of the traveler. I moit suggest you get a tattoo of the bottle and lable and proudly display it fer all to see.
Be damned with the shamrock, that was only for the woosies and was a joke to confuse the english and make them see green!
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August 1st, 2011 at 11:23 am
No not on a quick web search.They may have their own secret symbol. But since they are travelers and still use the old method of travel . One with a horse drawn wagon/house would suffice as that is what they travel in.Pictures are available in books.
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August 1st, 2011 at 11:47 am
The Irish Traveller Movement have a logo on their site which comprises of a horseshoe and the letters ITM incorporated into a ‘trailer’ or mobile home picture. Perhaps you could use this sign.
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http://www.itmtrav.com/index.html
August 1st, 2011 at 12:29 pm
well i can tell you there is nothing at all that you could get tattooed on yourself that they would recognise as an emblem ??? you would have to bare it in their company point it out and explain it, cos they got better things to do than notice tattooes how many peoples tattooes have you taken notice of for gods sake, the best thing to do is mix with them and be tidy with them, have a drink have a deal, an if you are unable to get in their company, then how would they know bout the tat?
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you speak as though they are some sort of colonized association that had a choice wether or not to become travellers?? i know each and every one is proud to be born travellers and by asking such a group of people ,(yahoo q&a) such a question you couldnt possibly have shown them less respect,,, oh and had you asked them theyd still be laughing either that or have persuaded you to tat a romany verse telling everyone how gullible you are and then tell you it meant something honorable to them