A tragic incident that shook the Irish community in New York has reached a legal conclusion. Marcin Pieciak, a man responsible for the fatal stabbing of Sarah McNally, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. The horrific event occurred on March 30 last year at the Céilí House pub in Maspeth, Queens, where McNally, originally from County Longford, Ireland, was working as a bartender. Pieciak, who had previously been in a relationship with McNally, attacked her with a knife, stabbing her 19 times. The assault resulted in severe injuries to her neck, back, and chest, including a severed spine and damage to her carotid artery. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, McNally succumbed to her injuries. Pieciak, who initially faced a murder charge, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter last month. During the court proceedings, he expressed remorse, stating that he thinks about McNally daily and hopes for forgiveness from her family in Ireland. The attack ended with Pieciak attempting to stab himself, but he was restrained by bar patrons until law enforcement arrived.