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Irish Bartender Murdered in Queens Pub; Boyfriend Charged

Marcin Pieciak faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing Sarah McNally at her workplace, sparking an outpouring of grief.

  • Marcin Pieciak, 36, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Sarah McNally, 41, an Irish immigrant and bartender at Ceili House in Queens, New York.
  • The tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening when McNally was stabbed in the neck while working at the pub.
  • Pieciak, who also sustained self-inflicted stab wounds, has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
  • McNally had been living in the US for several years and was described as a beloved figure in her community.
  • The murder has sparked widespread shock and grief, both in New York and in McNally's native Ireland.
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