How this Irish man with bionic leg hopes his incredible tattoo will help others embrace their differences

July 2, 2017

From the article published on Indipendent.ie: A man with a bionic leg got an incredible tattoo of the prosthetic of his other leg and hopes it will help others to embrace their differences. Film-maker Jamie ‘Jay’ Car said he used to be self-conscious about having a bionic leg but now he is proud of his body and wants others to feel the same. Mr Car (26) told Independent.ie: “I was born with a defect, a lot of people think I’m an amputee but basically I was born with one leg. “When I was born doctors said I would never Read more »

Pins N Needles at the Waterford City Tattoo Convention

July 2, 2017

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Pins N Needles has partecipated at the 4th Waterford City Tattoo Convention (June 9th, 10th and 11th 2017). All the staff present was so excited to be there! Greg’s stunning tattoo won the prize for the most original piece, and we say it’s well deserved! .

Our studio sponsor of Balbriggan FC

April 23, 2017

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We are proud to announce that our Balbriggan studio is the sponsor for Balbriggan FC. Balbriggan F.C. is one of the largest sporting clubs in Balbriggan with over thirty teams accommodating both children and adults who want to play football. To find out more about the team, visit their website www.balbrigganfc.ie.

The Andy Morgan Foundation Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness

November 14, 2014

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Recently we held a charity day in aid of the The Andy Morgan Foundation Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness for which we made over 2,200 euro.

New Shop In Balbriggan

September 18, 2014

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Recently we opened up a new shop up in Balbriggan.We have two new artists and a piercer working there fulltime monday to saterday,11 to 9 and 11 to 6 on saterdays. You can visit the shop Facebook page to see the artists work or contact them by CLICKING HERE .

Maci Has Hope

September 17, 2014

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4,691.50 was raised for a girl who has a rare condition and needed to get a medical machine from the USA, all staff worked on their day off and all proceeds went towards the Maci Has Hope fund.

Derek Lennox Memorial

September 17, 2014

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We recently sponsored the Derek Lennox Memorial in association with Console Ireland. We held a darts competition and all funds raised on the day went twords Console.

Teenline

September 17, 2014

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The staff here at Pins N Needles are proud to announce we raised 1,425 euro in aid of Teenline. Teen-Line Ireland is a free-phone service open every day of the week aimed at the prevention of suicide.

Have A Heart 4 Hallie

September 17, 2014

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Hallie Foley is a young baby born with congenital heart disease.Hallie needs to have a life saving heart transplant which can not be performed here in Ireland.We are proud to announce we helped raise 1,747 euro to help Hallie Foley.We wish her all the best and hope she gets well soon and we wish her mum and dad all the luck in the world.

Tattoo Aftercare And Advice

February 28, 2014

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Once you have gotten your tattoo you must follow these instructions carefully. At the end of this post are what to do if you feel worried or your tattoo has become infected. You can call the studio on 01 5455 899 Monday-Friday 11am to 9pm, Saturdays 11am to 6pm. When your tattoo is finished After 1 hour, remove the cover Gently bath the tattoo with warm, soapy (non-fragranced) water Gently pat dry with a clean towel Apply Bepanthen cream by gently massaging into the skin To be done 3 times daily till the tattoo is healed Gently bath the tattoo Read more »