The folk band has said a 'miracle' is needed following the robbery.

The Irish folk band shared that their van had been broken into while touring in Chicago earlier this week.

Equipment, luggage, and the passport of member Tomás Quinn were stolen.

Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster, the band's lead vocalist, Fergal McAloon, said: "It turns out they had left my backpack in the back, they had rummaged through it.

"So I originally thought my passport was gone but I found it in the car. We realised the only passport that was missing was Tomás'."

Fortunately, Quinn was able to return home with the help of Irish authorities in the US, and has since been issued a new passport.

One issue remains, however, as he is now in a time crunch to be issued a new visa ahead of the group's St Patrick's Day gigs in New York.

The band is hoping for a 'miracle' that Quinn is issued his visa again as soon as possible.

Recalling finding the band's vehicle smashed up, McAloon said it was 'pure panic stations'.

He added: "There was a lot of valuable instruments in the back... not to mention everyone's valuables and personal belongings."

Furthermore, 'valuable camera equipment' belonging to the band's drummer, Oscar Bradley, was also taken from the van.

As part of St Patrick's Day celebrations, the County Tyrone band are set to play for three days in New York.

"We are really looking forward to it, the last weekend has taken the shine off it a bit but we're looking forward to it all the same," said McAloon.