Irish couple drown in Crete

The bodies of an Irish couple who drowned off the coast of Crete while on holiday are expected to be flown home in the coming days.

Kevin Devine, 46, was holidaying with his partner John Lynch, 45, and the bodies of both men were recovered from the sea off Mavros Molos beach on Kissamos Bay.

In a statement Kevin’s parents Mary and Owen said: “Kevin was the second eldest of our children and beloved by his brothers and sister. He loved travel, music and discovering bands.”