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Tattoo Mania Studio ◆ Athlone ◆
Tattooing By Alex Bombay
Specializations
Mastery in Every Style
From black and grey realism to Chicano artistry, every piece is custom-designed to tell your story.
1 / 22Black & Grey Realism
Athlone Tattoo Studio / Tattooing By Alex Bombay — Keeping The World Colorful Since 1982
Hyper-detailed photorealistic tattoos with masterful shading, depth, and lifelike precision — portraits, wildlife, and beyond.
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1 / 58FEMALE TATTOOS
Athlone Tattoo Studio / Tattooing By Alex Bombay — Keeping The World Colorful Since 1982
Elegant, feminine, and deeply personal — from delicate fine line pieces to bold statement tattoos crafted especially for women.
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1 / 19SLEEVES & LARGE FORMAT
Athlone Tattoo Studio / Tattooing By Alex Bombay — Keeping The World Colorful Since 1982
Full and half sleeves, back pieces, chest work, and large-scale compositions — cohesive masterpieces engineered for maximum visual impact.
1 / 70MALE TATTOOS
Athlone Tattoo Studio / Tattooing By Alex Bombay — Keeping The World Colorful Since 1982
Bold, powerful, and crafted for men — from skull and wildlife pieces to memorial sleeves and large-scale realism.
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1 / 24FINELINE & SIMPLE TATTOOS
Athlone Tattoo Studio / Tattooing By Alex Bombay — Keeping The World Colorful Since 1982
Delicate, precise, and timeless — fine line scripts, minimalist designs, and intricate detail work for those who appreciate subtle artistry.
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Athlone Tattoo Studio / Tattooing By Alex Bombay — Keeping The World Colorful Since 1982
Rich cultural artistry rooted in LA tradition. Fine line work, portraits, religious iconography, and symbolic imagery — Alex's signature strength.
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1 / 13Full Color Tattoos
Athlone Tattoo Studio / Tattooing By Alex Bombay — Keeping The World Colorful Since 1982
Vivid, saturated, and full of life — bold color work that pops with energy. From traditional to neo-trad and everything in between.
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Loved by Clients Worldwide
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“Alex is an absolute genius. My fine line sleeve exceeded every expectation — the detail is unreal. People stop me every day to ask about it. Best decision I ever made.”
Sarah Murphy
Fine Line Sleeve
“Cara, que trampo incrível! Vim da Irlanda e valeu cada centavo. O Alex é fora de série, o realismo dele é absurdo. Meu braço ficou uma obra de arte, sério!”
Gabriel S.
Black & Grey Realism
“Flown all the way from Cali to get worked on by Alex. Dude is world-class, straight up. My sleeve is a straight-up masterpiece.”
Marcus W.
Black & Grey
“¡Increíble! Alex es un artista de otro nivel. El detalle es alucinante, estoy enamorada de mi tatuaje. ¡Muchísimas gracias!”
Elena R.
Fine Line
“Gente, que coisa mais linda! Fiz minha manga floral e ficou simplesmente perfeita. O Alex é um gênio, não tem outra palavra. Tô apaixonada!”
Isabela C.
Floral Sleeve
“Got a portrait memorial tattoo done for my late father. Alex captured his likeness perfectly — I was blown away. The whole experience was professional, comfortable, and the result is breathtaking.”
Declan O'Brien
Black & Grey Realism
“Absolut meisterhaft! Die Qualität der Arbeit ist unglaublich. Alex ist ein echter Perfektionist. Beste Erfahrung überhaupt.”
Lukas H.
Realism
“Mano, o estúdio é top demais! O Alex tem uma habilidade surreal, o traço dele é impecável. Meu chicano ficou brabo pra caramba. Recomendo demais!”
Rafael M.
Chicano
“¡Qué nivel! El estilo es pura magia. Alex tiene el don, mi tatuaje quedó chingón. ¡Muchas gracias, maestro!”
Diego S.
Chicano
“Travelled from Dublin and it was 100% worth the trip. The studio is immaculate, Alex is incredibly talented and made me feel at ease the whole time. My sleeve is stunning.”
Jessica Kelly
Female Sleeve
“Que artista incrível! O traço fino dele é de outro mundo, meninas. Minha tattoo ficou delicada e perfeita, exatamente o que eu queria. Valeu muito a viagem!”
Larissa F.
Fine Line
“Absolutely buzzing with my new piece. Alex is a proper master of the craft. Well worth the trip over.”
James W.
Realism
“Un travail magnifique, une finesse incroyable. Je suis ravie, merci Alex !”
Camille L.
Fine Line
“Alex is hands-down the best tattoo artist in Ireland. The Chicano work he does is on another level. My chest piece gets compliments everywhere I go. Booked in for my sleeve next.”
Conor Fitzpatrick
Chicano Style
“Cara, que baita artista! O realismo que o Alex faz é simplesmente absurdo. Viajei da Irlanda especialmente pra tatuar com ele e não me arrependo nada. Show de bola!”
Bruno T.
Realism
“Un artista straordinario. Il lavoro è incredibile, curato in ogni minimo dettaglio. Grazie mille!”
Marta F.
Realism
“Super strak werk! Alex is echt een vakman. Zeer tevreden over de hele ervaring.”
Joost V.
Realism
“Amei demais! O estúdio é muito aconchegante e o Alex é um amor de pessoa. Minha tattoo de flores ficou um sonho, muito detalhada e delicada. Nota 10!”
Fernanda A.
Floral
“Had an old tattoo I hated for years. Alex transformed it into something I'm genuinely proud of. The cover-up is flawless — you'd never know there was anything underneath.”
Aoife Reilly
Cover-Up
“Cudowna praca! Alex to prawdziwy artysta. Jestem zachwycona efektem końcowym.”
Katarina P.
Floral
“Best ink experience ever. Alex is a total pro and his Chicano style is out of this world. Super stoked with the result!”
Jennifer L.
Custom Lettering
“Mano, que trampo massa! Fiz minha manga completa com o Alex e ficou demais da conta. O cara é um gênio do sombreado, nunca vi nada igual. Muito sucesso pra ele!”
Thiago R.
Sleeve
“The colours Alex uses are so vibrant and the healing was brilliant. He took my rough idea and turned it into a full masterpiece. Truly world-class work right here in Athlone.”
Mark Thornton
Full Color Sleeve
“Trabalho fenomenal! O detalhe é impressionante. Alex é um artista incrível.”
Mateo L.
Chicano
“Fantastiskt! Alex är verkligen proffsig och detaljrik. Supernöjd med resultatet.”
Erik N.
Geometric
“Gente, fiz um retrato da minha vó e chorei de emoção quando vi o resultado! O Alex capturou cada detalhe dela com perfeição. É um presente eterno na minha pele. Obrigada de coração!”
Camila O.
Portrait
“My back piece took three sessions and every single one was worth it. Alex's attention to detail is insane. The roses and peonies look like they're painted on. Absolutely love it.”
Niamh Burke
Floral Back Piece
“Meisterhafte Arbeit, wirklich beeindruckend. Danke Alex!”
Maximilian L.
Realism
“Una pasada de tatuaje. El estilo Chicano que hace es brutal. Profesionalidad total, muy recomendado.”
Javier G.
Chicano
“Que tattoo do cão! Fiz um black and grey no braço e o resultado ficou simplesmente incrível. O Alex trabalha com uma precisão absurda, cara. Tô muito satisfeito, recomendo a todos!”
Lucas P.
Black & Grey
“Came in with a basic idea for a wolf sleeve and Alex completely elevated it beyond what I imagined. The shading and depth in the black and grey is incredible. Worth every cent.”
Patrick Dolan
Wolf Sleeve
“Magnifique travail, très fin et délicat. Merci infiniment Alex !”
Marie D.
Fine Line
“Killer work. The shading on my leg piece is insane. If you want top-tier art, this is the spot.”
Brad K.
Realism
“Meninas, esse tatuador é um milagre! O traço fino é impecável, super delicado. Vim da Irlanda e me sentei na cadeira sem nem ver o design pronto e confiei 100%. Não me arrependi nem um segundo!”
Ana Paula V.
Fine Line
“Alex did a portrait of my mum who passed away. I was nervous but he was so kind and professional. The likeness is spot on — it means the world to me. Thank you so much Alex.”
Claire Smyth
Memorial Portrait
“Exzellente Arbeit. Präzision und Kunst auf höchstem Niveau.”
Lukas N.
Realism
“Wunderschönes Design! Alex hat meine Vorstellung übertroffen. Die Linienführung ist perfekt. Vielen Dank!”
Sabrina K.
Floral
“Cara, o Alex é brabo demais! O estilo chicano que ele faz é raiz, muito estilo e personalidade em cada traço. Meu peito ficou uma obra. Todo mundo pergunta onde eu fiz, dou o contato do Alex pra galera!”
Matheus G.
Chicano
“Full Japanese sleeve done over multiple sessions. The koi fish, waves and cherry blossoms all flow perfectly together. Alex is a true artist — the dedication he puts into every piece shows.”
Ryan Gallagher
Japanese Sleeve
“Absolutely stunning work! Alex is a lovely guy and the studio is spotless. Couldn't be happier with it.”
Sophie P.
Floral
“Hermoso trabajo. Alex es súper talentoso y detallista. Un estudio de primera. ¡Me encantó!”
Valeria M.
Fine Line
“Que lugar incrível! O estúdio é clean, o ambiente é ótimo e o Alex é super atencioso. Meu geométrico ficou exatamente como eu sonhava. Vou voltar com certeza para fazer mais!”
Juliana B.
Geometric
“Got a fine line butterfly piece on my ribs and I'm obsessed. Alex was so gentle, the pain was minimal and the result is delicate and beautiful. Already planning my next one!”
Emma Flanagan
Butterfly Fine Line
“Simplemente espectacular. Alex tiene un ojo increíble para los detalles. Repetiré sin duda.”
Lucía V.
Floral
“Excellent, vraiment impressionnant. Le rendu est juste sublime, félicitations.”
Hugo M.
Black & Grey
“Amei tudo! Desde o atendimento até o resultado final, perfeito demais. Fiz minha manga de flores e cada pétala ficou como se fosse real. O Alex é artista no nível mais alto, sem dúvida nenhuma!”
Renata S.
Floral Sleeve
“Massive skull piece on my thigh — the detail is jaw-dropping. Alex has a gift for black and grey realism. Studio is spotless, atmosphere is great. Highly recommend to anyone.”
Sean Connolly
Skull Realism
“Un maestro. I dettagli sono pazzeschi, un vero capolavoro. Grazie!”
Alessandro R.
Chicano
“Przepiękne wykonanie. Alex to prawdziwy mistrz, bardzo polecam!”
Karolina Z.
Fine Line
“Mano, esse cara é outro nível! Fiz um retrato realista e a galera acha que é foto. A habilidade do Alex é absurda, parece mágica. Valeu cada real investido. Nota mil!”
Pedro H.
Realism
“Alex did a tiger on my arm and the fur texture looks completely real. I've had so many tattoos over the years and this is by far the best work I've ever gotten.”
Laura Brennan
Tiger Tattoo
“Best tattoo experience ever! Studio was super cool, vibe was chill, and art is flawless. Coming back next year for sure.”
Chloe T.
Realism
“Hele toffe ervaring! Echt vakmanschap, super tevreden met het resultaat.”
Daan V.
Realism
“Que coisa mais linda! Fiz um fine line na costela e não doeu quase nada, o Alex tem uma mão muito leve. O resultado é delicado e elegante demais. Já indiquei pra todas as minhas amigas!”
Vitória L.
Fine Line
“Brilliant Viking themed half sleeve. The linework is razor sharp and the shading is on another level. Alex clearly puts his heart into everything he creates. Five stars without question.”
Thomas Walsh
Viking Half Sleeve
“Arte fenomenal! Alex tem um toque tão delicado, estou rendida ao meu novo tatuagem.”
Sofia M.
Fine Line
“Weltklasse! Der Mann weiß genau, was er tut. Super Studio, mega Atmosphäre. Ich bin restlos begeistert.”
Maximilian B.
Sleeve
“Cara, fiz um tigre na manga e o pelo ficou tão real que as pessoas ficam tocando pra ver se é de verdade! O Alex tem um talento absurdo com texturas. Simplesmente incrível, sem palavras!”
Rodrigo N.
Tiger Sleeve
“I wanted a feminine floral sleeve and Alex delivered beyond my wildest dreams. The colours are so rich and the composition is perfect. Couldn't be happier — absolute legend!”
Sinéad Hennessy
Rose & Peony Sleeve
“Top-tier artistry. Alex is the real deal. My sleeve looks absolutely mint, everyone's asking where I got it done.”
Oliver B.
Sleeve
“Un artiste pur. J'ai adoré chaque seconde, merci pour ce superbe travail.”
Clara D.
Floral
“Gente, vim da Irlanda fazer um retrato e saí de lá com a alma lavada! A semelhança é absurda, o Alex captura a essência da pessoa de um jeito que nenhum artista que conheço consegue. É fora de sério!”
Bruna K.
Portrait
“Chicano style portrait on my forearm — the lady's eyes look so real it's almost unsettling! Alex is a master of his craft. Studio is clean, professional and the vibe is great.”
Gary Quinn
Chicano Portrait
“Semplicemente stupendo. Alex è un vero professionista, delicato e precisissimo.”
Giulia S.
Fine Line
“Increíble. La calidad del trabajo es superior, de lo mejor que he visto en años. ¡Totalmente recomendado!”
Felipe H.
Black & Grey
“Que trampo do capeta! Minha manga ficou surreal, o sombreado é perfeito do começo ao fim. O Alex é um profissional diferenciado, muito comprometido com o resultado. Recomendo demais pra galera!”
Gustavo A.
Black & Grey Sleeve
“Tiny script tattoo done with such precision. Every letter is perfect. Alex has the steadiest hand I've ever seen. So professional and friendly. Highly recommend Tattoo Mania!”
Michelle Doyle
Minimalist Script
“Topkwaliteit! Zeer professioneel en een geweldig resultaat. Aanrader.”
Jan V.
Realism
“Einfach perfekt. So ein schönes und feines Tattoo. Danke!”
Mia R.
Fine Line
“Meninas, esse estúdio é um sonho! O Alex fez minha tattoo de flores com um traço tão fino e delicado que parece bordado na pele. Nunca vi nada tão bonito, fiquei boba demais. Super indico!”
Letícia W.
Floral Fine Line
“American traditional eagle on my chest — bold, clean, timeless. Alex nailed the classic style perfectly. I drove from Galway and would do it again in a heartbeat. Phenomenal artist.”
Brian Casey
Eagle Chest Piece
“Alex knows his stuff. Best Chicano lines I have ever seen. Straight fire.”
Jason H.
Chicano
“Zo mooi en subtiel. Alex werkt super netjes. Helemaal top!”
Sanne K.
Fine Line
“Geometric mandala on my thigh and it's perfect symmetry all the way through. Alex has the patience of a saint. Six hours in the chair and the result is absolutely worth it.”
Aisling Byrne
Mandala Thigh
“¡Un fenómeno! La sombra es perfecta, muy profesional. Muy recomendable.”
Carlos M.
Realism
“Wunderschön und so exakt gearbeitet. Ich bin begeistert!”
Verena K.
Fine Line
“Cara, o Alex é cria! Fui sem muita expectativa e saí de lá de queixo caído. O trabalho dele é uma cachorrada no bom sentido — absurdamente bom! Todo mundo na rua para pra olhar meu braço.”
Henrique D.
Realism
“Portrait of my grandfather on my arm. The emotion Alex captures in his portraiture work is unreal. Everyone who sees it asks who did it. Tattoo Mania Studio is the real deal.”
Kevin Mulryan
Black & Grey Portrait
“Stunning piece, Alex is a genius. Proper chuffed with the outcome, class act!”
Tom H.
Realism
“Jakość na najwyższym poziomie. Jestem mega zadowolony z tatuażu.”
Piotr K.
Realism
“Que experiência incrível! Fiz uma mandala geométrica e a simetria é perfeita, nenhum erro, nenhum tremido. O Alex é um artesão da tattoo, com muita paciência e cuidado. Meu braço é uma joia!”
Mariana E.
Mandala
“Watercolour style flowers on my shoulder blade — so vibrant and dreamy. Alex has incredible versatility. He can do any style and absolutely nail it. So happy with my piece!”
Rachel Nolan
Watercolour Flowers
“Trabalho incrível, profissionalismo total. Valeu cada segundo, muito obrigado!”
João P.
Black & Grey
“Une précision chirurgicale, magnifique résultat. Je recommande sans hésiter.”
Thomas G.
Realism
“Lion portrait half sleeve — the mane detail is extraordinary. Alex spent so much time perfecting every strand of hair. This is proper world-class tattooing right here in Athlone.”
Darren Higgins
Lion Sleeve
“Love the aesthetic! He is so precise, honestly blown away by his skill set. Total gem.”
Amber D.
Fine Line
“Lavoro incredibile, sono rimasto senza parole. Esperienza fantastica.”
Marco T.
Sleeve
“Delicate hummingbird on my ankle. So fine and precise. Healed beautifully and still looks crisp months later. Alex clearly cares deeply about the quality of his work. Love it!”
Fiona Madden
Hummingbird Fine Line
“Unglaublich fein gearbeitet. Alex nimmt sich Zeit und arbeitet sehr genau. Top!”
Hanna W.
Fine Line
“Riktigt bra jobb! Alex är en klippa, extremt nöjd med resultatet.”
Erik J.
Realism
“Full back piece — a phoenix rising. Took several sessions over a year. Alex's consistency and vision throughout the whole project was remarkable. It's truly a work of art on my skin.”
Stephen Power
Full Back Piece
“Such a lovely experience. My ink is absolutely brilliant, he's a proper talented guy.”
Emily S.
Floral
“¡Increíble, Alex! El tatuaje quedó de diez. Un verdadero maestro.”
Ricardo G.
Chicano
“Sunflower and bee sleeve with some fine line script. Alex blended the styles so naturally. I get stopped regularly by strangers wanting to know who did my tattoo. Couldn't recommend more!”
Ciara Farrell
Sunflower Sleeve
“Fantastyczna robota! Alex jest niezwykle utalentowany. Dziękuję!”
Maja W.
Floral
“Absoluter Top-Tätowierer. Sehr entspannte Atmosphäre, danke!”
Stefan D.
Chicano
“Maori tribal shoulder and upper arm piece. Alex researched the patterns thoroughly to make it authentic and meaningful. His professionalism and knowledge really set him apart. Incredible work.”
David Lennon
Maori Tribal
“Solid work. No nonsense, just great art. Definitely worth the hype.”
Mike Y.
Traditional
“Tattoo is echt vet geworden. Vakwerk, ik ben er super blij mee!”
Jeroen M.
Sleeve
“Angel wings back piece — absolutely breathtaking. The feather detail is mind-blowing up close. Alex is clearly one of the best in Ireland if not further afield. A true honour to wear his work.”
Orla Cunningham
Angel Wings Back
“¡Me encanta! Es tal cual lo que soñé. El trazo es finísimo, de diez.”
Sofia R.
Fine Line
“Top Studio, sehr sauber und extrem talentiert. Gerne wieder!”
Tobias F.
Geometric
“Oriental dragon full sleeve — the scales, the clouds, everything is perfectly executed. Alex put so much thought into the flow and placement. People literally stop me in the street to look at it.”
James Sheridan
Dragon Sleeve
“Well worth the trip over the water. My sleeve is proper tidy, couldn't ask for better.”
Jack L.
Sleeve
“Tão lindo, exatamente como imaginei. Alex é um artista magnífico.”
Beatriz L.
Floral
“Got a mother and child silhouette piece on my wrist to honour my kids. Alex made it so personal and beautiful. He listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered it flawlessly. Emotional and beautiful.”
Tracey Malone
Mother & Child
“Arte pura sulla pelle. Felice di aver scelto Alex per il mio tatuaggio.”
Elena B.
Floral
“Jättefint motiv! Alex är så noggrann, kan varmt rekommendera honom.”
Malin O.
Floral
“Full Celtic knotwork sleeve — incredibly intricate and every knot connects perfectly. Alex is a perfectionist in the best possible way. The proudest piece of art I own. On my own body!”
Colin Dunne
Celtic Sleeve
“Einfach Wahnsinn! Das Tattoo sieht fotorealistisch aus. Sehr empfehlenswert.”
Tim F.
Realism
“Mega tatuaż, wszystko wyszło idealnie. Super profesjonalne podejście.”
Dawid L.
Chicano
“Skull and roses leg piece in black and grey. The contrast and depth Alex achieves is stunning. Every session was a pleasure. He's funny, professional and incredibly talented. Best in Ireland.”
Suzanne Carthy
Skull & Roses
“So beautiful and delicate! Exactly what I was looking for. Alex is an artist, through and through.”
Sarah B.
Floral
“Super contente ! Le dessin est magnifique, exactement comme souhaité.”
Elise S.
Floral
“Got a Neptune mythology half sleeve and it looks like a painting. The drama and movement Alex creates with just black and grey ink is remarkable. Absolutely blown away every session.”
Liam Grogan
Neptune Mythology
“Joli design, très propre et très artistique. Un grand merci pour ton talent.”
Alice F.
Geometric
“Qualità eccellente. Non ho mai visto niente di così realistico, davvero bravo.”
Luca D.
Realism
“Rose arm piece with fine line details. The petals look three-dimensional. Alex took my Instagram reference and made it ten times better. That's what separates a great artist from a good one.”
Hannah O'Connor
Rose Arm Piece
“El diseño es precioso, tan fino y delicado. ¡Simplemente fantástico!”
Carla A.
Fine Line
“Everything was spot on. Clean, professional and the design is just gorgeous. So happy!”
Lucy R.
Fine Line
“Biomechanical arm piece that looks like my skin is peeling back to reveal machinery underneath. The level of illusion Alex creates is mind-boggling. Genius-level tattooing.”
Paul Keane
Biomechanical
“Brutal trabajo. Se nota que sabe lo que hace. Muy profesional y detallista.”
Ignacio P.
Chicano
“Heel erg blij mee. Alex is echt een artiest, zo gedetailleerd.”
Lotte P.
Floral
“Spartan warrior on my chest — epic composition, incredible detail on the armour and helmet. Alex has a real talent for storytelling through tattoo art. Could not be happier with the result.”
Niall McCarthy
Spartan Warrior
“Qualidade soberba. O realismo é de outro mundo, impressionado.”
Tiago F.
Realism
“Ein Traum! Die Arbeit ist einfach nur wow. Beste Entscheidung.”
Sophie H.
Floral
“Fine line lotus flower on my collarbone. So precise, so clean, so beautiful. Alex has the lightest touch and the steadiest hand. Healed in two weeks perfectly. Already booked my next session.”
Amy Lawlor
Lotus Fine Line
“Unreal work, straight up top notch. If you want proper ink, you've gotta see Alex.”
Dan B.
Chicano
“So schön! Bin absolut glücklich mit dem Motiv. Sauber, sicher, fantastisch.”
Lena S.
Floral
“Japanese koi fish leg piece with waves and cherry blossoms. The colours are electric — six months on and they still look freshly done. Alex's colour work is second to none in Ireland.”
Brendan Foley
Koi Fish
“Vakmanschap van de bovenste plank. Zeer tevreden, bedankt!”
Bram M.
Sleeve
“Sjukt snygg sleeve. Proffsigt hela vägen, rekommenderas starkt!”
Viktor H.
Sleeve
“Geometric butterfly on my thigh with fine line detailing. Alex combined the styles seamlessly. It's modern, elegant and eye-catching. I showed my tattoo artist friend and she was genuinely impressed.”
Karen Tobin
Butterfly Geometric
“Trabajo con mucha calidad. Se nota el talento de lejos. ¡Muchas gracias!”
Fernando E.
Black & Grey
“Ein wunderbares Kunstwerk. Bin total begeistert von Alex' Arbeit.”
Anna W.
Floral
“Gorilla portrait on my upper arm — the fur texture and emotion in the eyes is breathtaking. Alex has this ability to bring characters to life on skin. An absolute privilege to wear his work.”
Robbie Phelan
Gorilla Portrait
“Unos detalles preciosos. Me ha encantado la experiencia, muy limpio y atento.”
Ana B.
Floral
“Cudowny efekt końcowy. Alex dba o każdy detal. Wielki szacunek.”
Ewa B.
Black & Grey
“Day of the Dead sugar skull sleeve in full colour. Every detail is vibrant and perfectly placed. Alex put so much creativity into the design. Constant compliments and I'm absolutely in love with it.”
Louise Moran
Sugar Skull
“Tout simplement magnifique. Le trait est tellement fin et élégant. Je recommande vivement Alex !”
Sophie D.
Fine Line
“Super strak gezet. Hele goede sfeer in de studio. Aanrader!”
Bas W.
Traditional
“Tiger and samurai half sleeve — the two elements work so well together. Alex has such a great eye for composition. After three sessions the full piece came together beautifully. Truly stunning work.”
Eoin Rafferty
Tiger & Samurai
“Design original e perfeito. Muito atencioso e talentoso, excelente!”
Inês C.
Geometric
“Perfekte Linien, super Schattierungen. Bin mega zufrieden mit meinem neuen Sleeve.”
Christian M.
Sleeve
“Large peony piece on my thigh with delicate shading. Alex's ability to make flowers look so soft and realistic is something special. I've had eight tattoos and this is my favourite by far.”
Caroline Whelan
Peony Thigh
“Fantastisch werk. Alex is een echte kunstenaar. Geweldige sfeer.”
Sarah G.
Black & Grey
“Wow, så himla nöjd. Detaljerna är helt otroliga. Tack Alex!”
Elin B.
Fine Line
“Got a detailed compass and world map sleeve to commemorate my travels. Alex incorporated every country I wanted into a cohesive design. It tells my whole story. Couldn't ask for more.”
Dara Hogan
Compass & Map
“Muy profesional y con un arte increíble. Me fascinó el resultado.”
Isabel R.
Floral
“Beeindruckendes Ergebnis! Qualität, Professionalität und Design – alles top.”
Noah C.
Sleeve
“Traditional American swallow pair on my forearm. Bold, clean, timeless. Alex does traditional style so well — every line is perfect and the colours are solid. Healed immaculately too.”
Elaine Naughton
Swallow Americana
“Impresionante sleeve. Un gran artista sin duda. ¡Totalmente satisfecho!”
Marcos C.
Sleeve
“Präzise Arbeit. Alex ist sehr erfahren und versteht sein Handwerk perfekt.”
Julia K.
Geometric
“Wolf howling at the moon on my calf — full black and grey realism. The moonlight effect Alex created on the wolf's coat is incredible. Booked in for my other calf with him now. Won't go anywhere else.”
Padraig Lyons
Wolf & Moon
“Super Qualität und sehr sauber. Bin mega happy mit meinem Sleeve.”
Lukas B.
Sleeve
“Excelente experiencia. Alex es un artista increíble, tatuaje épico.”
Javier V.
Realism
“Portrait of an elephant — the wrinkle detail and wise eyes are so lifelike. Alex spent extra time getting the skin texture just right. That level of care is why he's the best in the business.”
Siobhán Quigley
Elephant Portrait
“Klockrent hantverk. Skön studio och grym artist. Rekommenderas.”
Oscar S.
Traditional
“Pure class work from Alex. Dead chuffed with the sleeve, it's absolute savage. Sound lad too, studio is top notch.”
Seán M.
Celtic Sleeve
“Old school ship and compass on my forearm — classic American traditional done exactly right. Solid outlines, bold colours, no fading. Alex nailed the vintage feel perfectly. Love it.”
Tony Fagan
Ship & Compass
“Had the best craic getting my ink done. The detail is unreal, properly brilliant. Highly recommend, he's a legend.”
Aoife C.
Fine Line
“Hummingbird surrounded by tropical flowers on my shoulder. The iridescent colours Alex captured in the wings are magical. Every time I see it I smile. He's a truly gifted artist and a lovely person.”
Maggie Curran
Hummingbird & Florals
“The man is an absolute magician. My piece is grand, best in the country by a country mile. Fair play!”
Paddy D.
Realism
“Skull with a melting clock forearm piece — surrealist style. Alex interpreted my concept brilliantly and added his own artistic touches that made it so much better. Genius level creativity.”
Cormac Brennan
Skull & Clock
“Alex has the patience of a saint. Design is savage, couldn't be happier with the finish.”
Cian O.
Custom Script
“Full leg sleeve from thigh to ankle — florals, butterflies and fine line script. Multiple sessions over eight months. Alex's consistency is remarkable — every session matched perfectly. It's a masterpiece.”
Deirdre Fallon
Full Leg Sleeve
“Total professional. Everything is proper clean, really comfy atmosphere. Grand job altogether!”
Siobhan K.
Fine Line
“Tattoo is top-drawer, real class. Would travel the length of the country to get more work done by him.”
Liam B.
Realism
“So happy with how it turned out. Meaningful work done right, he really listened to what I wanted. Sound lad.”
Fiona G.
Memorial
“My sleeve is looking fierce. The detail is absolutely mental. Top talent.”
Declan R.
Sleeve
“First tattoo I've gotten and I'm absolutely delighted with it, the store vibes are cool and not awkward at all. Experience really shows with his tattoos. Top man.”
Oisin
Sleeve
“Alex is an absolute genius. My fine line sleeve exceeded every expectation — the detail is unreal. People stop me every day to ask about it. Best decision I ever made.”
Sarah Murphy
Fine Line Sleeve
“Cara, que trampo incrível! Vim da Irlanda e valeu cada centavo. O Alex é fora de série, o realismo dele é absurdo. Meu braço ficou uma obra de arte, sério!”
Gabriel S.
Black & Grey Realism
“Flown all the way from Cali to get worked on by Alex. Dude is world-class, straight up. My sleeve is a straight-up masterpiece.”
Marcus W.
Black & Grey
“¡Increíble! Alex es un artista de otro nivel. El detalle es alucinante, estoy enamorada de mi tatuaje. ¡Muchísimas gracias!”
Elena R.
Fine Line
“Gente, que coisa mais linda! Fiz minha manga floral e ficou simplesmente perfeita. O Alex é um gênio, não tem outra palavra. Tô apaixonada!”
Isabela C.
Floral Sleeve
“Got a portrait memorial tattoo done for my late father. Alex captured his likeness perfectly — I was blown away. The whole experience was professional, comfortable, and the result is breathtaking.”
Declan O'Brien
Black & Grey Realism
“Absolut meisterhaft! Die Qualität der Arbeit ist unglaublich. Alex ist ein echter Perfektionist. Beste Erfahrung überhaupt.”
Lukas H.
Realism
“Mano, o estúdio é top demais! O Alex tem uma habilidade surreal, o traço dele é impecável. Meu chicano ficou brabo pra caramba. Recomendo demais!”
Rafael M.
Chicano
“¡Qué nivel! El estilo es pura magia. Alex tiene el don, mi tatuaje quedó chingón. ¡Muchas gracias, maestro!”
Diego S.
Chicano
“Travelled from Dublin and it was 100% worth the trip. The studio is immaculate, Alex is incredibly talented and made me feel at ease the whole time. My sleeve is stunning.”
Jessica Kelly
Female Sleeve
“Que artista incrível! O traço fino dele é de outro mundo, meninas. Minha tattoo ficou delicada e perfeita, exatamente o que eu queria. Valeu muito a viagem!”
Larissa F.
Fine Line
“Absolutely buzzing with my new piece. Alex is a proper master of the craft. Well worth the trip over.”
James W.
Realism
“Un travail magnifique, une finesse incroyable. Je suis ravie, merci Alex !”
Camille L.
Fine Line
“Alex is hands-down the best tattoo artist in Ireland. The Chicano work he does is on another level. My chest piece gets compliments everywhere I go. Booked in for my sleeve next.”
Conor Fitzpatrick
Chicano Style
“Cara, que baita artista! O realismo que o Alex faz é simplesmente absurdo. Viajei da Irlanda especialmente pra tatuar com ele e não me arrependo nada. Show de bola!”
Bruno T.
Realism
“Un artista straordinario. Il lavoro è incredibile, curato in ogni minimo dettaglio. Grazie mille!”
Marta F.
Realism
“Super strak werk! Alex is echt een vakman. Zeer tevreden over de hele ervaring.”
Joost V.
Realism
“Amei demais! O estúdio é muito aconchegante e o Alex é um amor de pessoa. Minha tattoo de flores ficou um sonho, muito detalhada e delicada. Nota 10!”
Fernanda A.
Floral
“Had an old tattoo I hated for years. Alex transformed it into something I'm genuinely proud of. The cover-up is flawless — you'd never know there was anything underneath.”
Aoife Reilly
Cover-Up
“Cudowna praca! Alex to prawdziwy artysta. Jestem zachwycona efektem końcowym.”
Katarina P.
Floral
“Best ink experience ever. Alex is a total pro and his Chicano style is out of this world. Super stoked with the result!”
Jennifer L.
Custom Lettering
“Mano, que trampo massa! Fiz minha manga completa com o Alex e ficou demais da conta. O cara é um gênio do sombreado, nunca vi nada igual. Muito sucesso pra ele!”
Thiago R.
Sleeve
“The colours Alex uses are so vibrant and the healing was brilliant. He took my rough idea and turned it into a full masterpiece. Truly world-class work right here in Athlone.”
Mark Thornton
Full Color Sleeve
“Trabalho fenomenal! O detalhe é impressionante. Alex é um artista incrível.”
Mateo L.
Chicano
“Fantastiskt! Alex är verkligen proffsig och detaljrik. Supernöjd med resultatet.”
Erik N.
Geometric
“Gente, fiz um retrato da minha vó e chorei de emoção quando vi o resultado! O Alex capturou cada detalhe dela com perfeição. É um presente eterno na minha pele. Obrigada de coração!”
Camila O.
Portrait
“My back piece took three sessions and every single one was worth it. Alex's attention to detail is insane. The roses and peonies look like they're painted on. Absolutely love it.”
Niamh Burke
Floral Back Piece
“Meisterhafte Arbeit, wirklich beeindruckend. Danke Alex!”
Maximilian L.
Realism
“Una pasada de tatuaje. El estilo Chicano que hace es brutal. Profesionalidad total, muy recomendado.”
Javier G.
Chicano
“Que tattoo do cão! Fiz um black and grey no braço e o resultado ficou simplesmente incrível. O Alex trabalha com uma precisão absurda, cara. Tô muito satisfeito, recomendo a todos!”
Lucas P.
Black & Grey
“Came in with a basic idea for a wolf sleeve and Alex completely elevated it beyond what I imagined. The shading and depth in the black and grey is incredible. Worth every cent.”
Patrick Dolan
Wolf Sleeve
“Magnifique travail, très fin et délicat. Merci infiniment Alex !”
Marie D.
Fine Line
“Killer work. The shading on my leg piece is insane. If you want top-tier art, this is the spot.”
Brad K.
Realism
“Meninas, esse tatuador é um milagre! O traço fino é impecável, super delicado. Vim da Irlanda e me sentei na cadeira sem nem ver o design pronto e confiei 100%. Não me arrependi nem um segundo!”
Ana Paula V.
Fine Line
“Alex did a portrait of my mum who passed away. I was nervous but he was so kind and professional. The likeness is spot on — it means the world to me. Thank you so much Alex.”
Claire Smyth
Memorial Portrait
“Exzellente Arbeit. Präzision und Kunst auf höchstem Niveau.”
Lukas N.
Realism
“Wunderschönes Design! Alex hat meine Vorstellung übertroffen. Die Linienführung ist perfekt. Vielen Dank!”
Sabrina K.
Floral
“Cara, o Alex é brabo demais! O estilo chicano que ele faz é raiz, muito estilo e personalidade em cada traço. Meu peito ficou uma obra. Todo mundo pergunta onde eu fiz, dou o contato do Alex pra galera!”
Matheus G.
Chicano
“Full Japanese sleeve done over multiple sessions. The koi fish, waves and cherry blossoms all flow perfectly together. Alex is a true artist — the dedication he puts into every piece shows.”
Ryan Gallagher
Japanese Sleeve
“Absolutely stunning work! Alex is a lovely guy and the studio is spotless. Couldn't be happier with it.”
Sophie P.
Floral
“Hermoso trabajo. Alex es súper talentoso y detallista. Un estudio de primera. ¡Me encantó!”
Valeria M.
Fine Line
“Que lugar incrível! O estúdio é clean, o ambiente é ótimo e o Alex é super atencioso. Meu geométrico ficou exatamente como eu sonhava. Vou voltar com certeza para fazer mais!”
Juliana B.
Geometric
“Got a fine line butterfly piece on my ribs and I'm obsessed. Alex was so gentle, the pain was minimal and the result is delicate and beautiful. Already planning my next one!”
Emma Flanagan
Butterfly Fine Line
“Simplemente espectacular. Alex tiene un ojo increíble para los detalles. Repetiré sin duda.”
Lucía V.
Floral
“Excellent, vraiment impressionnant. Le rendu est juste sublime, félicitations.”
Hugo M.
Black & Grey
“Amei tudo! Desde o atendimento até o resultado final, perfeito demais. Fiz minha manga de flores e cada pétala ficou como se fosse real. O Alex é artista no nível mais alto, sem dúvida nenhuma!”
Renata S.
Floral Sleeve
“Massive skull piece on my thigh — the detail is jaw-dropping. Alex has a gift for black and grey realism. Studio is spotless, atmosphere is great. Highly recommend to anyone.”
Sean Connolly
Skull Realism
“Un maestro. I dettagli sono pazzeschi, un vero capolavoro. Grazie!”
Alessandro R.
Chicano
“Przepiękne wykonanie. Alex to prawdziwy mistrz, bardzo polecam!”
Karolina Z.
Fine Line
“Mano, esse cara é outro nível! Fiz um retrato realista e a galera acha que é foto. A habilidade do Alex é absurda, parece mágica. Valeu cada real investido. Nota mil!”
Pedro H.
Realism
“Alex did a tiger on my arm and the fur texture looks completely real. I've had so many tattoos over the years and this is by far the best work I've ever gotten.”
Laura Brennan
Tiger Tattoo
“Best tattoo experience ever! Studio was super cool, vibe was chill, and art is flawless. Coming back next year for sure.”
Chloe T.
Realism
“Hele toffe ervaring! Echt vakmanschap, super tevreden met het resultaat.”
Daan V.
Realism
“Que coisa mais linda! Fiz um fine line na costela e não doeu quase nada, o Alex tem uma mão muito leve. O resultado é delicado e elegante demais. Já indiquei pra todas as minhas amigas!”
Vitória L.
Fine Line
“Brilliant Viking themed half sleeve. The linework is razor sharp and the shading is on another level. Alex clearly puts his heart into everything he creates. Five stars without question.”
Thomas Walsh
Viking Half Sleeve
“Arte fenomenal! Alex tem um toque tão delicado, estou rendida ao meu novo tatuagem.”
Sofia M.
Fine Line
“Weltklasse! Der Mann weiß genau, was er tut. Super Studio, mega Atmosphäre. Ich bin restlos begeistert.”
Maximilian B.
Sleeve
“Cara, fiz um tigre na manga e o pelo ficou tão real que as pessoas ficam tocando pra ver se é de verdade! O Alex tem um talento absurdo com texturas. Simplesmente incrível, sem palavras!”
Rodrigo N.
Tiger Sleeve
“I wanted a feminine floral sleeve and Alex delivered beyond my wildest dreams. The colours are so rich and the composition is perfect. Couldn't be happier — absolute legend!”
Sinéad Hennessy
Rose & Peony Sleeve
“Top-tier artistry. Alex is the real deal. My sleeve looks absolutely mint, everyone's asking where I got it done.”
Oliver B.
Sleeve
“Un artiste pur. J'ai adoré chaque seconde, merci pour ce superbe travail.”
Clara D.
Floral
“Gente, vim da Irlanda fazer um retrato e saí de lá com a alma lavada! A semelhança é absurda, o Alex captura a essência da pessoa de um jeito que nenhum artista que conheço consegue. É fora de sério!”
Bruna K.
Portrait
“Chicano style portrait on my forearm — the lady's eyes look so real it's almost unsettling! Alex is a master of his craft. Studio is clean, professional and the vibe is great.”
Gary Quinn
Chicano Portrait
“Semplicemente stupendo. Alex è un vero professionista, delicato e precisissimo.”
Giulia S.
Fine Line
“Increíble. La calidad del trabajo es superior, de lo mejor que he visto en años. ¡Totalmente recomendado!”
Felipe H.
Black & Grey
“Que trampo do capeta! Minha manga ficou surreal, o sombreado é perfeito do começo ao fim. O Alex é um profissional diferenciado, muito comprometido com o resultado. Recomendo demais pra galera!”
Gustavo A.
Black & Grey Sleeve
“Tiny script tattoo done with such precision. Every letter is perfect. Alex has the steadiest hand I've ever seen. So professional and friendly. Highly recommend Tattoo Mania!”
Michelle Doyle
Minimalist Script
“Topkwaliteit! Zeer professioneel en een geweldig resultaat. Aanrader.”
Jan V.
Realism
“Einfach perfekt. So ein schönes und feines Tattoo. Danke!”
Mia R.
Fine Line
“Meninas, esse estúdio é um sonho! O Alex fez minha tattoo de flores com um traço tão fino e delicado que parece bordado na pele. Nunca vi nada tão bonito, fiquei boba demais. Super indico!”
Letícia W.
Floral Fine Line
“American traditional eagle on my chest — bold, clean, timeless. Alex nailed the classic style perfectly. I drove from Galway and would do it again in a heartbeat. Phenomenal artist.”
Brian Casey
Eagle Chest Piece
“Alex knows his stuff. Best Chicano lines I have ever seen. Straight fire.”
Jason H.
Chicano
“Zo mooi en subtiel. Alex werkt super netjes. Helemaal top!”
Sanne K.
Fine Line
“Geometric mandala on my thigh and it's perfect symmetry all the way through. Alex has the patience of a saint. Six hours in the chair and the result is absolutely worth it.”
Aisling Byrne
Mandala Thigh
“¡Un fenómeno! La sombra es perfecta, muy profesional. Muy recomendable.”
Carlos M.
Realism
“Wunderschön und so exakt gearbeitet. Ich bin begeistert!”
Verena K.
Fine Line
“Cara, o Alex é cria! Fui sem muita expectativa e saí de lá de queixo caído. O trabalho dele é uma cachorrada no bom sentido — absurdamente bom! Todo mundo na rua para pra olhar meu braço.”
Henrique D.
Realism
“Portrait of my grandfather on my arm. The emotion Alex captures in his portraiture work is unreal. Everyone who sees it asks who did it. Tattoo Mania Studio is the real deal.”
Kevin Mulryan
Black & Grey Portrait
“Stunning piece, Alex is a genius. Proper chuffed with the outcome, class act!”
Tom H.
Realism
“Jakość na najwyższym poziomie. Jestem mega zadowolony z tatuażu.”
Piotr K.
Realism
“Que experiência incrível! Fiz uma mandala geométrica e a simetria é perfeita, nenhum erro, nenhum tremido. O Alex é um artesão da tattoo, com muita paciência e cuidado. Meu braço é uma joia!”
Mariana E.
Mandala
“Watercolour style flowers on my shoulder blade — so vibrant and dreamy. Alex has incredible versatility. He can do any style and absolutely nail it. So happy with my piece!”
Rachel Nolan
Watercolour Flowers
“Trabalho incrível, profissionalismo total. Valeu cada segundo, muito obrigado!”
João P.
Black & Grey
“Une précision chirurgicale, magnifique résultat. Je recommande sans hésiter.”
Thomas G.
Realism
“Lion portrait half sleeve — the mane detail is extraordinary. Alex spent so much time perfecting every strand of hair. This is proper world-class tattooing right here in Athlone.”
Darren Higgins
Lion Sleeve
“Love the aesthetic! He is so precise, honestly blown away by his skill set. Total gem.”
Amber D.
Fine Line
“Lavoro incredibile, sono rimasto senza parole. Esperienza fantastica.”
Marco T.
Sleeve
“Delicate hummingbird on my ankle. So fine and precise. Healed beautifully and still looks crisp months later. Alex clearly cares deeply about the quality of his work. Love it!”
Fiona Madden
Hummingbird Fine Line
“Unglaublich fein gearbeitet. Alex nimmt sich Zeit und arbeitet sehr genau. Top!”
Hanna W.
Fine Line
“Riktigt bra jobb! Alex är en klippa, extremt nöjd med resultatet.”
Erik J.
Realism
“Full back piece — a phoenix rising. Took several sessions over a year. Alex's consistency and vision throughout the whole project was remarkable. It's truly a work of art on my skin.”
Stephen Power
Full Back Piece
“Such a lovely experience. My ink is absolutely brilliant, he's a proper talented guy.”
Emily S.
Floral
“¡Increíble, Alex! El tatuaje quedó de diez. Un verdadero maestro.”
Ricardo G.
Chicano
“Sunflower and bee sleeve with some fine line script. Alex blended the styles so naturally. I get stopped regularly by strangers wanting to know who did my tattoo. Couldn't recommend more!”
Ciara Farrell
Sunflower Sleeve
“Fantastyczna robota! Alex jest niezwykle utalentowany. Dziękuję!”
Maja W.
Floral
“Absoluter Top-Tätowierer. Sehr entspannte Atmosphäre, danke!”
Stefan D.
Chicano
“Maori tribal shoulder and upper arm piece. Alex researched the patterns thoroughly to make it authentic and meaningful. His professionalism and knowledge really set him apart. Incredible work.”
David Lennon
Maori Tribal
“Solid work. No nonsense, just great art. Definitely worth the hype.”
Mike Y.
Traditional
“Tattoo is echt vet geworden. Vakwerk, ik ben er super blij mee!”
Jeroen M.
Sleeve
“Angel wings back piece — absolutely breathtaking. The feather detail is mind-blowing up close. Alex is clearly one of the best in Ireland if not further afield. A true honour to wear his work.”
Orla Cunningham
Angel Wings Back
“¡Me encanta! Es tal cual lo que soñé. El trazo es finísimo, de diez.”
Sofia R.
Fine Line
“Top Studio, sehr sauber und extrem talentiert. Gerne wieder!”
Tobias F.
Geometric
“Oriental dragon full sleeve — the scales, the clouds, everything is perfectly executed. Alex put so much thought into the flow and placement. People literally stop me in the street to look at it.”
James Sheridan
Dragon Sleeve
“Well worth the trip over the water. My sleeve is proper tidy, couldn't ask for better.”
Jack L.
Sleeve
“Tão lindo, exatamente como imaginei. Alex é um artista magnífico.”
Beatriz L.
Floral
“Got a mother and child silhouette piece on my wrist to honour my kids. Alex made it so personal and beautiful. He listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered it flawlessly. Emotional and beautiful.”
Tracey Malone
Mother & Child
“Arte pura sulla pelle. Felice di aver scelto Alex per il mio tatuaggio.”
Elena B.
Floral
“Jättefint motiv! Alex är så noggrann, kan varmt rekommendera honom.”
Malin O.
Floral
“Full Celtic knotwork sleeve — incredibly intricate and every knot connects perfectly. Alex is a perfectionist in the best possible way. The proudest piece of art I own. On my own body!”
Colin Dunne
Celtic Sleeve
“Einfach Wahnsinn! Das Tattoo sieht fotorealistisch aus. Sehr empfehlenswert.”
Tim F.
Realism
“Mega tatuaż, wszystko wyszło idealnie. Super profesjonalne podejście.”
Dawid L.
Chicano
“Skull and roses leg piece in black and grey. The contrast and depth Alex achieves is stunning. Every session was a pleasure. He's funny, professional and incredibly talented. Best in Ireland.”
Suzanne Carthy
Skull & Roses
“So beautiful and delicate! Exactly what I was looking for. Alex is an artist, through and through.”
Sarah B.
Floral
“Super contente ! Le dessin est magnifique, exactement comme souhaité.”
Elise S.
Floral
“Got a Neptune mythology half sleeve and it looks like a painting. The drama and movement Alex creates with just black and grey ink is remarkable. Absolutely blown away every session.”
Liam Grogan
Neptune Mythology
“Joli design, très propre et très artistique. Un grand merci pour ton talent.”
Alice F.
Geometric
“Qualità eccellente. Non ho mai visto niente di così realistico, davvero bravo.”
Luca D.
Realism
“Rose arm piece with fine line details. The petals look three-dimensional. Alex took my Instagram reference and made it ten times better. That's what separates a great artist from a good one.”
Hannah O'Connor
Rose Arm Piece
“El diseño es precioso, tan fino y delicado. ¡Simplemente fantástico!”
Carla A.
Fine Line
“Everything was spot on. Clean, professional and the design is just gorgeous. So happy!”
Lucy R.
Fine Line
“Biomechanical arm piece that looks like my skin is peeling back to reveal machinery underneath. The level of illusion Alex creates is mind-boggling. Genius-level tattooing.”
Paul Keane
Biomechanical
“Brutal trabajo. Se nota que sabe lo que hace. Muy profesional y detallista.”
Ignacio P.
Chicano
“Heel erg blij mee. Alex is echt een artiest, zo gedetailleerd.”
Lotte P.
Floral
“Spartan warrior on my chest — epic composition, incredible detail on the armour and helmet. Alex has a real talent for storytelling through tattoo art. Could not be happier with the result.”
Niall McCarthy
Spartan Warrior
“Qualidade soberba. O realismo é de outro mundo, impressionado.”
Tiago F.
Realism
“Ein Traum! Die Arbeit ist einfach nur wow. Beste Entscheidung.”
Sophie H.
Floral
“Fine line lotus flower on my collarbone. So precise, so clean, so beautiful. Alex has the lightest touch and the steadiest hand. Healed in two weeks perfectly. Already booked my next session.”
Amy Lawlor
Lotus Fine Line
“Unreal work, straight up top notch. If you want proper ink, you've gotta see Alex.”
Dan B.
Chicano
“So schön! Bin absolut glücklich mit dem Motiv. Sauber, sicher, fantastisch.”
Lena S.
Floral
“Japanese koi fish leg piece with waves and cherry blossoms. The colours are electric — six months on and they still look freshly done. Alex's colour work is second to none in Ireland.”
Brendan Foley
Koi Fish
“Vakmanschap van de bovenste plank. Zeer tevreden, bedankt!”
Bram M.
Sleeve
“Sjukt snygg sleeve. Proffsigt hela vägen, rekommenderas starkt!”
Viktor H.
Sleeve
“Geometric butterfly on my thigh with fine line detailing. Alex combined the styles seamlessly. It's modern, elegant and eye-catching. I showed my tattoo artist friend and she was genuinely impressed.”
Karen Tobin
Butterfly Geometric
“Trabajo con mucha calidad. Se nota el talento de lejos. ¡Muchas gracias!”
Fernando E.
Black & Grey
“Ein wunderbares Kunstwerk. Bin total begeistert von Alex' Arbeit.”
Anna W.
Floral
“Gorilla portrait on my upper arm — the fur texture and emotion in the eyes is breathtaking. Alex has this ability to bring characters to life on skin. An absolute privilege to wear his work.”
Robbie Phelan
Gorilla Portrait
“Unos detalles preciosos. Me ha encantado la experiencia, muy limpio y atento.”
Ana B.
Floral
“Cudowny efekt końcowy. Alex dba o każdy detal. Wielki szacunek.”
Ewa B.
Black & Grey
“Day of the Dead sugar skull sleeve in full colour. Every detail is vibrant and perfectly placed. Alex put so much creativity into the design. Constant compliments and I'm absolutely in love with it.”
Louise Moran
Sugar Skull
“Tout simplement magnifique. Le trait est tellement fin et élégant. Je recommande vivement Alex !”
Sophie D.
Fine Line
“Super strak gezet. Hele goede sfeer in de studio. Aanrader!”
Bas W.
Traditional
“Tiger and samurai half sleeve — the two elements work so well together. Alex has such a great eye for composition. After three sessions the full piece came together beautifully. Truly stunning work.”
Eoin Rafferty
Tiger & Samurai
“Design original e perfeito. Muito atencioso e talentoso, excelente!”
Inês C.
Geometric
“Perfekte Linien, super Schattierungen. Bin mega zufrieden mit meinem neuen Sleeve.”
Christian M.
Sleeve
“Large peony piece on my thigh with delicate shading. Alex's ability to make flowers look so soft and realistic is something special. I've had eight tattoos and this is my favourite by far.”
Caroline Whelan
Peony Thigh
“Fantastisch werk. Alex is een echte kunstenaar. Geweldige sfeer.”
Sarah G.
Black & Grey
“Wow, så himla nöjd. Detaljerna är helt otroliga. Tack Alex!”
Elin B.
Fine Line
“Got a detailed compass and world map sleeve to commemorate my travels. Alex incorporated every country I wanted into a cohesive design. It tells my whole story. Couldn't ask for more.”
Dara Hogan
Compass & Map
“Muy profesional y con un arte increíble. Me fascinó el resultado.”
Isabel R.
Floral
“Beeindruckendes Ergebnis! Qualität, Professionalität und Design – alles top.”
Noah C.
Sleeve
“Traditional American swallow pair on my forearm. Bold, clean, timeless. Alex does traditional style so well — every line is perfect and the colours are solid. Healed immaculately too.”
Elaine Naughton
Swallow Americana
“Impresionante sleeve. Un gran artista sin duda. ¡Totalmente satisfecho!”
Marcos C.
Sleeve
“Präzise Arbeit. Alex ist sehr erfahren und versteht sein Handwerk perfekt.”
Julia K.
Geometric
“Wolf howling at the moon on my calf — full black and grey realism. The moonlight effect Alex created on the wolf's coat is incredible. Booked in for my other calf with him now. Won't go anywhere else.”
Padraig Lyons
Wolf & Moon
“Super Qualität und sehr sauber. Bin mega happy mit meinem Sleeve.”
Lukas B.
Sleeve
“Excelente experiencia. Alex es un artista increíble, tatuaje épico.”
Javier V.
Realism
“Portrait of an elephant — the wrinkle detail and wise eyes are so lifelike. Alex spent extra time getting the skin texture just right. That level of care is why he's the best in the business.”
Siobhán Quigley
Elephant Portrait
“Klockrent hantverk. Skön studio och grym artist. Rekommenderas.”
Oscar S.
Traditional
“Pure class work from Alex. Dead chuffed with the sleeve, it's absolute savage. Sound lad too, studio is top notch.”
Seán M.
Celtic Sleeve
“Old school ship and compass on my forearm — classic American traditional done exactly right. Solid outlines, bold colours, no fading. Alex nailed the vintage feel perfectly. Love it.”
Tony Fagan
Ship & Compass
“Had the best craic getting my ink done. The detail is unreal, properly brilliant. Highly recommend, he's a legend.”
Aoife C.
Fine Line
“Hummingbird surrounded by tropical flowers on my shoulder. The iridescent colours Alex captured in the wings are magical. Every time I see it I smile. He's a truly gifted artist and a lovely person.”
Maggie Curran
Hummingbird & Florals
“The man is an absolute magician. My piece is grand, best in the country by a country mile. Fair play!”
Paddy D.
Realism
“Skull with a melting clock forearm piece — surrealist style. Alex interpreted my concept brilliantly and added his own artistic touches that made it so much better. Genius level creativity.”
Cormac Brennan
Skull & Clock
“Alex has the patience of a saint. Design is savage, couldn't be happier with the finish.”
Cian O.
Custom Script
“Full leg sleeve from thigh to ankle — florals, butterflies and fine line script. Multiple sessions over eight months. Alex's consistency is remarkable — every session matched perfectly. It's a masterpiece.”
Deirdre Fallon
Full Leg Sleeve
“Total professional. Everything is proper clean, really comfy atmosphere. Grand job altogether!”
Siobhan K.
Fine Line
“Tattoo is top-drawer, real class. Would travel the length of the country to get more work done by him.”
Liam B.
Realism
“So happy with how it turned out. Meaningful work done right, he really listened to what I wanted. Sound lad.”
Fiona G.
Memorial
“My sleeve is looking fierce. The detail is absolutely mental. Top talent.”
Declan R.
Sleeve
“First tattoo I've gotten and I'm absolutely delighted with it, the store vibes are cool and not awkward at all. Experience really shows with his tattoos. Top man.”
Oisin
Sleeve
171+ verified reviews from clients across 16+ countries


Why Choose Us
The Tattoo Mania Difference
Custom Designed Tattoos
Every tattoo personally designed to suit the individual client — no flash, no templates.
Internationally Experienced
Decades of artistic experience across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
Luxury Studio Environment
Premium studio with high-quality equipment and professional-grade supplies.
Friendly & Professional
Welcoming, professional service in a clean, safe, and comfortable studio.
Premium Equipment
Custom-built machines and professional-grade supplies.
Cover-Ups & Reworks
Specialists in transforming old or unwanted tattoos into stunning new artwork.
Case Studies
Real Stories, Real Ink
Explore the stories behind some of our most meaningful tattoo projects — from cover-up transformations to memorial sleeves.
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170+
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What Our Clients Say
Real words from real people — clients travel from across Ireland and around the world to get tattooed at Tattoo Mania Studio.
"Lion portrait half sleeve — the mane detail is extraordinary. Alex spent so much time perfecting every strand of hair. This is proper world-class tattooing right here in Athlone."
Darren Higgins
Lion Sleeve
"Alex did a portrait of my mum who passed away. I was nervous but he was so kind and professional. The likeness is spot on — it means the world to me. Thank you so much Alex."
Claire Smyth
Memorial Portrait
"Oriental dragon full sleeve — the scales, the clouds, everything is perfectly executed. Alex put so much thought into the flow and placement. People literally stop me in the street to look at it."
James Sheridan
Dragon Sleeve
"I wanted a feminine floral sleeve and Alex delivered beyond my wildest dreams. The colours are so rich and the composition is perfect. Couldn't be happier — absolute legend!"
Sinéad Hennessy
Rose & Peony Sleeve
"Flown all the way from Cali to get worked on by Alex. Dude is world-class, straight up. My sleeve is a straight-up masterpiece."
Marcus W.
Black & Grey
"Full back piece — a phoenix rising. Took several sessions over a year. Alex's consistency and vision throughout the whole project was remarkable. It's truly a work of art on my skin."
Stephen Power
Full Back Piece
Tattoo Studio Serving
Tattooing Clients From Across Ireland & Worldwide
Tattoo Mania Studio — Best Tattoo Shop in Athlone, Ireland
Tattoo Mania Studio is the top-rated tattoo shop in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, operated by internationally acclaimed tattoo artist Alex Bombay. Located at 20 Northgate Street, Athlone, N37 E4H5. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm–6pm.
We specialise in custom tattoos including Black and Grey Realism tattoos, Chicano tattoos, American Traditional tattoos, Fine Line tattoos, Full Color tattoos, Custom Lettering tattoos, Memorial tattoos, Cover-Up tattoos, Half Sleeve tattoos, and Full Sleeve tattoos. Every tattoo is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind piece designed personally by Alex Bombay.
Additional services include professional body piercings in Athlone and laser tattoo removal in Athlone, Ireland.
Alex Bombay is also founder of ONE SHOT Tattoo Supply — providing custom-built tattoo machines, wireless tattoo pens, tattoo cartridges, aftercare products, stencil products, and professional tattoo equipment to artists in Ireland and worldwide.
Serving tattoo clients from Athlone, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork, Westmeath, Roscommon, Offaly, Longford, Mullingar, Tullamore, Portlaoise, Birr, Ballinasloe, Castlebar, Sligo, Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, and all across Ireland.
Tattoo Mania Studio also welcomes international tattoo clients from across the European Union including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden — as well as China, North Korea, Dubai UAE, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, Bali Indonesia, and the entire United States of America.
International tattoo appointments, travel tattoo sessions, and guest artist collaborations available worldwide. Whether you are travelling from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, or the USA, Alex Bombay offers world-class custom tattoo artistry and ONE SHOT tattoo supply shipping to clients around the globe.
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Find Us in Athlone
Tattoo Shop in Athlone, Ireland
Visit Tattoo Mania Studio at 21 Northgate Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.

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