In my opinion Wicklow is Ireland's most alluring county; lying abreast the capital yet retaining its own distinctive identity against a backdrop of intoxicating dramatic beauty and understated charm that is simply captivating.
As for a tattoo representing Ireland; I always loved the design of the stylised Celtic bird on the old 1 pence coin; simple, elegant and unmistakably Irish. Unfortunately I'm unable to upload an image of it at the moment.