Marcin Pieciak faces murder charges after the tragic stabbing of Sarah McNally in Queens pub

In a devastating incident that has shaken the Irish community in New York, Marcin Pieciak, aged 36, has been charged with the murder of Sarah McNally, a 41-year-old woman originally from Longford, Ireland. The attack occurred last Saturday evening at The Céilí House pub in Maspeth, Queens, where McNally was working. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), Pieciak, who shared a residence with McNally in the Glendale neighbourhood, inflicted a fatal stab wound to her neck before attempting to harm himself.

Responding to a 911 call from the pub on Grand Avenue in Maspeth, police found McNally in critical condition alongside Pieciak, who also had knife wounds, later determined to be self-inflicted.

The pair were quickly transported to Elmhurst Hospital, where McNally was pronounced dead. Pieciak was arrested shortly after the incident, at 12:30 pm on Monday, facing one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.

Sarah McNally had been a vibrant part of New York’s Irish expatriate community for approximately a decade, contributing to the hospitality scene in various bars and restaurants. Her tenure at The Ceili House pub, a hub for young Irish emigrants, lasted about a year before her life was tragically cut short.

The news of her death has left friends, family, and the broader Irish community in mourning, as they struggle to come to terms with the senseless loss of life.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding McNally’s death continues, with the NYPD piecing together the events that led to this tragic outcome. The Irish community in New York, along with McNally’s loved ones in Ireland, are calling for justice as they remember her life and the joy she brought to those around her.