Altamuskin
Village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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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] Altamuskin Community Hall provides sports, youthclub, playgroup and part-time post office and credit union facilities.[citation needed]

Demographics
In the 2011 census, Altamuskin had a population of 127 people (54 houses).[3] It lies within the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area and is home to St Bridget's 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 |