Altamuskin
Altamuskin or Altamooskan (Irish: Allt a' Mhúscáin, meaning "Glen of the spongy ground")[1] is a small village and townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Clogher and the civil parish of Errigal Keerogue and covers an area of 1165 acres.[2] In the 2014 Census Altamuskin had a population of 127 people (54 houses).[3] It lies within the Omagh District Council area. The home of St Bridgets Altamuskin. The population of the townland declined during the 19th century:[4][5]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 259 | 231 | 224 | 214 | 211 | 159 |
| Houses | 42 | 35 | 37 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Facilities
- Altamuskin Community Hall provides sports, youthclub, playgroup and part-time post office and credit union facilities.
Community Dances on the 3rd Friday Night of every night.
See also
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It is in County tyrone and its top attractions are St Brigids Primary school, Altamuskin Community Centre Dunmoyle chapel Errigal Ciaran football grounds.
