Items found in a remote hunting cabin have been sent to labs for DNA testing to determine if they are linked to a pair of convicted killers who escaped from a nearby prison more than two weeks ago, US authorities have said.

Gardaí in Tuam are appealing for witnesses after a car which is believed to have been involved in criminal activity crashed in the south Mayo/north Galway area on Thursday night.

Gardai say they are following a line of inquiry into the death of a man in Co Offaly.

Gardai have launched a full investigation after the body of a man was found with gunshot wounds in Co Offaly.