Altamuskin orAltamooskan (Irish:Allt a' Mhúscáin, meaning 'Glen of the spongy ground')[1] is a smallvillage andtownland inCounty Tyrone,Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historicbarony ofClogher and thecivil parish ofErrigal 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]
In the2014 census, Altamuskin had a population of 127 people (54 houses).[3] It lies within theFermanagh 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 |
