Doon and Shanagolden Garda Stations are to close as part of cost saving measures implemented by Justice Minister Alan Shatter.
Ten other stations will have their opening times reduced.
Doon native Kevin Fitzgerald, said it was a sad day for the village. “Over the decades we were well served by those stationed here. There has been an amont of crime in the general area in recent times and a garda presence will be sorely missed”.
Speaking at Garda Headquarters, Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan, said: “Like every other part of the public service, An Garda Síochána has had to take a detailed look at how we do our business in order to find savings within a reduced budget and in order to provide a policing service with greater efficiency.
“All divisional officers were asked to assess the levels of activity in each station in their area.
“Arising from that, 31 garda stations across the country will close and a further eight, which are currently non-operational, will be formally closed”.