Johnny Mallon (aka Johnny Eagle, born 1928) set up Dublin’s first modern tattoo parlour in the early 1960s.
His father and his uncle were both tattooists. One of eleven children, two of his brothers moved to Britain where they also became involved in the tattoo business.
Johnny Eagle’s first shop was on Earl Street off Meath Street. He later moved to 82 Capel Street.
In the early 1980s, Johnny Eagle’s son, Johnny Jr., started work with him in the parlour. He is now a well-known and respected tattooist on an international scale.
Himself and his partner Mary opened up a second parlour at 1-2 Eden Quay in 2009.
Johnny Snr’s spelling was not always the greatest..ie..Evis lives (missing L ) was a classic.
Anyone know how to get in contact with johnny eagle? heard both his shops where closed down recently.
Would like to get in contact with Johnny Eagles family as I am family. I am the granddaughter of Johnny Eagle snr’s sister in the UK
Hi is Johnny eagle tattoo shop still open in Capel street
Hi, Was there two Johnny Eagles? Because there was another tattoo artist who claimed to be the 1st in Ireland called John Larkin.https://www.dublininquirer.com/2017/08/16/johnny-eagle-the-tale-of-a-tattoo-legend
Joe Kilbride was Dublin’s first professional tattooist in 1901. John Sperin also tattooed in 1904. A chap called J. North tattooed and sold tobacco from a studio on Ormond Quay. IUlsters most famous tattoo artists were Ambrose Harvey, Sailor Bill Peartree (Coleraine) and Johnny Venus of Belfast. Lots more details at http://www.princevallar.co.uk