Gardaí believe the car used by the killers of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was stolen in Clogherhead, Co Louth, and remained in the area days before the armed robbery.
The burnt-out Volkswagen Passat found in woods in south Armagh is being forensically examined by the PSNI, who are working closely with gardaí in the investigation.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for anyone who may have seen such a car either parked up or being driven around the area to contact the incident room in Dundalk.
It has also emerged that Garda Donohoe was not due to be on duty last Friday night, but was filling in for a colleague.
The killing and robbery took place at the Lordship Credit Union in Bellurgan, Jenkinstown in Co Louth on Friday night.
Detectives say the gunman did not hesitate before shooting the 41-year-old in the head and believe they are close to identifying the five members of the gang involved.
The investigation into the murder is focusing in on a cross-border gang.
Gardaí say they are grateful for the response they have received from the public to their appeal for information and they are checking every report.
They will make a national televised appeal this evening on Crimecall, which begins at 10.15pm on RTÉ One.
Detectives are examining CCTV footage taken from local businesses, petrol stations and the Lordship Credit Union.
Detective Garda Joe Ryan, who was held at gunpoint during the robbery, remains deeply traumatised.
The Cabinet is being briefed on the garda investigation and the incident is also expected to be raised in the Dáil.
Meanwhile, books of condolences remain open in several garda stations around the country and at the Mansion House in Dublin.
The remains of the father-of-two are reposing at his home this afternoon ahead of his State funeral tomorrow at St Joseph's Redemptorist Church in Dundalk.
Fianna Fáil to proceed with motion on garda resources
Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson Niall Collins has said his party will go ahead with its motion on garda resources this evening in the Dáil.
The Government had asked for the motion to be postponed until after the funeral of Det Garda Donohoe.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Collins defended the decision to go ahead with the motion, saying that it had been tabled last Friday morning.
He said the two subjects should not be linked and there is no desire within Fianna Fáil for the line between both to become blurred.
"The minister is to close 95 garda stations this week. That is what we're discussing in Dáil Éireann and I think it would be a farcical situation if we were to let the awful murder of Detective Donohoe and indeed the thugs who murdered Garda Donohoe to dictate what we are to discuss."
Mr Collins said maintaining a presence in local communities is key to allowing gardaí to do their job effectively.
"It is about having the presence. Many people also avail of the services of An Garda Síochána, other than reporting crimes. The minister is taking an approach which is the wrong direction."
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