Irish woman dies following stabbing incident in New York pub

Widespread shock and sadness has engulfed Longford town this Easter Sunday following news of the tragic death of a local woman in New York.

Commenting on the tragic news, local councillor Gerry Warnock said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and relatives of the woman at this particularly difficult and traumatic time. It is absolutely terrible news. She is a very well known and liked, and from a highly respected family. It is an awful tragedy."

A spokesperson from the New York Police Department Deputy Commissioner Public Information confirmed that at around 6.34pm (New York Time) on Saturday, police "responded to a 911 call for an assault in progress at 69-56 Grand Avenue within the confines of the 104 Precinct."

The DCPI spokesperson continued: "Upon arrival (at the Ceilí House Irish pub on Grand Avenue in Maspeth), police observed a 41-year-old-female with a stab wound to the neck and an unidentified male with a stab wound to the back and neck.

"EMS (emergency medical services) responded and transported both aided individuals to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst in critical condition.

"The 41-year-old-female was subsequently pronounced deceased by hospital staff.

"The investigation remains ongoing."

It's understood the Department of Foreign Affairs has been informed the of the incident.