Caricatures Ireland by Allan Cavanagh

St. Anne’s Golf Course Founders Cartoon

November 5, 2023 by Allan

In 2021 I was commissioned to draw a cartoon depicting the founders of St. Anne’s Golf Course in North Bull Island, Dublin. The cartoon was published in a history of the golf club marking its centenary year in 2021. It’s a fine book written and edited by Dick O’Riordan, who commissioned the cartoon, and is … Read more

Lady Captain Golf Gift Caricature

February 19, 2021 by Allan

Lady Captain Golf Gift Caricature: this piece went to a Lady Captain from her Golf Club last year. Caricatures make great gifts for Captain’s Day and Lady Captain’s Day! If you’d like to know more just get in touch.

Golf Safety Cartoon for Kids

June 1, 2020 by Allan

Golf safety cartoon: this is a golf safety cartoon I did for the Confederation of Golf in Ireland last year. It’s aimed at their junior players and tells them how to look after themselves while playing golf in the summer, such as applying sunscreen even on cloudy days, and staying hydrated. The cartoon is brightly … Read more

Greencastle Golf Club Captain’s Day 2019

February 9, 2024October 30, 2019 by Allan

I felt a bit of pressure drawing this one as the subject is my dad! He’s the captain this year in Greencastle Golf Club, and I drew this as a gift for his Captain’s Day. I wasn’t able to make it up myself (I was drawing caricatures at a wedding) but I prepared this in … Read more

Golf Themed 70th Birthday Present

July 12, 2019 by Allan

Golf Themed 70th Birthday Present: here’s a framed caricature that made its way to the pictured gentleman on the occasion of his 70th birthday! He’s a golf and cricket fan so both of these made it into the caricature. I love drawing those vintage colourful socks! The client asked for a discreet reference to it … Read more