"We need to talk about the suicide rate on the Isle of Man"

Saturday, 13 September 2025 06:28

Poignant display of shoes returns to Strand Street today

A poignant display of 68 pairs of shoes will be shown on Strand Street in Douglas once again today (Saturday, 13 September).

Each represents a life lost to suicide on the Island between 2020 and 2024 - as recorded by the Coroner of Inquests.

Some of the shoes with name plaques on have been donated by the families of those who died.

"It's not just a display, it's a tribute to our loved ones." - Shirley Cain

Following the death of her brother Eddy in 2024, Shirley Cain helped set up the mental health charity Ed Space:

Dan Dooley is a charity co-ordinator for Ed Space:

If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this article, then help is available HERE.

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