The skateboarding heritage of Portrush  -  collaborative research empowering a grassroots community

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Description

Dr Jim Donaghey from Ulster University, supported by AHRC investment, worked with skateboarders in Portrush, Northern Ireland to research and support skateboarding culture.

Subject

His work recognises skateboarding as a deep-rooted, vital part of the town's cultural heritage and aims to develop diverse strategies to assert the legitimacy of the skateboarding community and empower them towards grassroots action.

Period11 Dec 2024

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Media contributions

  • TitleThe skateboarding heritage of Portrush  -  collaborative research empowering a grassroots community
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletUKRI Stories (YouTube)
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date11/12/24
    DescriptionDr Jim Donaghey from Ulster University, supported by AHRC investment, worked with skateboarders in Portrush, Northern Ireland to research and support skateboarding culture.

    His work recognises skateboarding as a deep-rooted, vital part of the town's cultural heritage and aims to develop diverse strategies to assert the legitimacy of the skateboarding community and empower them towards grassroots action.
    URLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KONsdvB2j0M
    PersonsJim Donaghey