Larry Mullen Jr., drummer for the Irish rock band U2, gave $100,000, but most Irish donors gave small amounts. Many also posted comments on the relief fund website. “It’s only fair,” said one.

“My wife has an Irish background, and Bruce has a Scottish background. So, that’s kind of how the idea came to be. Bruce actually created a Scottish bar in his house.

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