RNLI cancels fundraising events in Ireland as 'mark of respect' for queen

Annual open days set to take place at various stations before the queen's funeral on September 19 have been cancelled or are expected to be cancelled. File picture

Fundraising events run by the RNLI in Ireland have been suspended to show respect for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and will remain suspended until September 19.

The queen had been a patron of the service, which covers the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, since 1952.