The Royal Down tattoo convention

The Royal Down tattoo convention Down. Art. Culture. Passion. 26–28 June 2026

Royal Down Tattoo Convention
Ireland’s premier artist-first tattoo convention. 60+ world-class artists, live tattooing, trade stands, entertainment & awards inside the luxury Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle Co.

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22/07/2026

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📸 PHOTO DUMP #4 📸Still not done yet… 😂🖤Another 20 moments from an unforgettable weekend at the Royal Down Tattoo Conven...
07/07/2026

📸 PHOTO DUMP #4 📸

Still not done yet… 😂🖤

Another 20 moments from an unforgettable weekend at the Royal Down Tattoo Convention!

Incredible tattoos, talented artists, familiar faces, new friendships and plenty of madness in between — this is what the weekend was all about. 🙌

Have a flick through, tag anyone you recognise and show some love to the artists and everyone who helped make the weekend what it was! 🖤

And yes… there are STILL more photos to come. 😂📸

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🏆🔥 BEST OF SHOW 2026 🔥🏆A massive congratulations to Decky Burns () on taking home the biggest award of the weekend — BES...
05/07/2026

🏆🔥 BEST OF SHOW 2026 🔥🏆

A massive congratulations to Decky Burns () on taking home the biggest award of the weekend — BEST OF SHOW at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🏆

After already taking 1st Place in Surrealism / Avant-Garde, Decky went on to claim the top honour of the entire convention. An incredible achievement against some seriously world-class competition! 🔥

Decky’s winning work showcased everything the judges were looking for — outstanding technical ability, bold creativity, incredible colour work and a completely unique artistic vision. A thoroughly deserved Best of Show winner! 🙌

Congratulations again, Decky, on an unbelievable weekend and thank you for being part of this year’s Royal Down Tattoo Convention. 🏆🔥

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:







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🏆🔥 BEST OF SUNDAY 🔥🏆A massive congratulations to Angel Inc () on taking home Best of Sunday at the 2026 Royal Down Tatto...
05/07/2026

🏆🔥 BEST OF SUNDAY 🔥🏆

A massive congratulations to Angel Inc () on taking home Best of Sunday at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🎨

After already taking 1st Place in Small Colour, Angel finished off an incredible weekend by claiming one of the biggest awards of the show! 🏆🏆

An outstanding piece showcasing beautiful colour, strong composition, clean ex*****on and the distinctive style that makes Angel’s work instantly recognisable. A thoroughly deserved Best of Sunday win! 🙌

Congratulations again, Angel, on an absolutely brilliant weekend, and thank you for being part of this year’s show! ❤️

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:







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🥈 2nd Place – Large Colour 🥈A massive congratulations to Crek () on taking 2nd Place in the Large Colour category at the...
05/07/2026

🥈 2nd Place – Large Colour 🥈

A massive congratulations to Crek () on taking 2nd Place in the Large Colour category at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🔥

Another brilliant result for Crek, adding to his 2nd Place win in the Surrealism / Avant-Garde category! 🏆🏆 His bold use of colour, striking compositions and instantly recognisable style made for another well-deserved podium finish.

Congratulations again, Crek, on an incredible weekend and two fantastic results. Thank you for being part of this year’s show—it was brilliant having you with us! 🙌

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:







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🏆 1st Place – Large Colour 🏆A massive congratulations to Matt Lynch () on taking 1st Place in the Large Colour category ...
05/07/2026

🏆 1st Place – Large Colour 🏆

A massive congratulations to Matt Lynch () on taking 1st Place in the Large Colour category at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🔥

Matt’s winning piece was an absolute standout, with bold colour, incredible saturation, strong composition and flawless ex*****on. His distinctive style and technical ability really shone through, earning him a thoroughly deserved top spot in another seriously competitive category! 🎨🏆

Congratulations again, Matt, on a fantastic achievement, and thank you for being part of this year’s show. It was brilliant having you with us! 🙌

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:







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🥈 2nd Place – Large Black & Grey 🥈A massive congratulations to Mark Thompson () on taking 2nd Place in the Large Black &...
05/07/2026

🥈 2nd Place – Large Black & Grey 🥈
A massive congratulations to Mark Thompson () on taking 2nd Place in the Large Black & Grey category at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🖤
Mark is a multi-award-winning artist and a seriously talented realism and portrait specialist. His work shows incredible attention to detail, smooth shading and a brilliant ability to bring his subjects to life on skin.
A fantastic and well-deserved podium finish in one of the most competitive categories of the weekend. Congratulations again, Mark, and thank you for being part of this year’s show! 🏆🙌
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:





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🏆 1st Place – Large Black & Grey 🏆A massive congratulations to Kerri O’Sullivan () on taking 1st Place in the Large Blac...
05/07/2026

🏆 1st Place – Large Black & Grey 🏆

A massive congratulations to Kerri O’Sullivan () on taking 1st Place in the Large Black & Grey category at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🖤

Kerri’s winning piece showed incredible technical skill, beautiful contrast, smooth shading and outstanding attention to detail. In a category filled with seriously impressive work, this was a thoroughly deserved win! 🏆

Congratulations again, Kerri, and thank you for being part of this year’s show. It was brilliant having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again next year! 🙌

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:







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🥈 2nd Place – Small Colour 🥈A huge congratulations to Dan Rutland () on taking 2nd Place in the Small Colour category at...
04/07/2026

🥈 2nd Place – Small Colour 🥈
A huge congratulations to Dan Rutland () on taking 2nd Place in the Small Colour category at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🎨
Another brilliant result for Dan, adding to his 2nd Place win in the Japanese category! 🏆🏆 Taking home two awards across two different categories is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to his versatility as an artist.
Congratulations again, Dan, on an incredible weekend and two very well-deserved podium finishes. It was brilliant having you as part of this year’s show! 🙌
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:





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🏆 1st Place – Small Colour 🏆A massive congratulations to Angel Inc () on taking 1st Place in the Small Colour category a...
04/07/2026

🏆 1st Place – Small Colour 🏆
A massive congratulations to Angel Inc () on taking 1st Place in the Small Colour category at the 2026 Royal Down Tattoo Convention! 👏🎨
Angel’s work is instantly recognisable, with beautiful colour, bold character and incredible attention to detail. Her winning piece showed exactly why she’s a multi-award-winning artist and was a thoroughly deserved winner in a seriously competitive category! 🏆
Congratulations again, Angel, and thank you for being part of this year’s show. Always a pleasure having you with us! 🙌
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their continued support:





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