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Altishane or Altishahane (from Irish: Allt Inse Uí Chatháin, meaning "glen of Ó Catháin's islet") is a small settlement and townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It lies near Strabane, between Plumbridge and Donemana. It is situated in the historic barony of Strabane Lower and the civil parish of Donaghedy and covers an area of 744 acres. There is one primary school, Altishane Primary School.

The population of the townland increased slightly overall during the 19th century:

Sport

Altishane's local Gaelic Athletic Association football team is called Clann Na nGael.

References

Altishane Wikipedia