A Full and true account of two famous and signal victories obtained by Their Majesties forces over the Irish rebels, the first over General Sarsfield, near the Shannon, raising the siege of Bir, taking all their cannon and killing an hundred and sixty on the spot, driving them over the Shannon, the second over four thousand raparees, the killing five hundred of them, and taking all their arms also the arrival of Sir Clovesly Shovel with Their Majesties fleet : with many other material occurrences : in a letter from Dublin.

Brave newes from Ireland:: of a remarkable battle fought by the trained band of the citie of Dublin, against six regiments of the rebels, capta[i]n Hursey being chief commander, Feb. the 5, 1641. Which battle has caused many of the rebels to revolt to the Protestants. With, the description of a valiant battle, performed by Captain Maggay, on the sixth of Feb. against divers of the rebels in the harbor of Dublin, with many other remarkable passages, and renowned exploits by the English Protestatns [sic] the last two weeks. As it was taken out of a letter sent to the Lady Knevit dwelling in Lincolns-Inne fields. Feb. 7. 1641. Here also is related the great overthrow given to Captain Maggrave by the English, with the number of them that were slain. Brought over the last post, being the latest newes which came from Ireland. Whereunto is annexed, a petition which came from Ireland.

Hursey, Roger.

[8] p.Letter signed: Roger Hursey.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Great news from Limerick, giving an account of the succesful victory obtain'd over the Irish rebels, K. William being in the heat of the action. Also the number of what officers and soldiers were kill'd and taken prisoners on both sides. Printed according to order, September 6th. 1690.

January 1690

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A relation of a great victory obtained by their Majesties forces in Ireland, over the Irish rebels. In a letter from Leverpool [sic] to a friend in London.

January 1691

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A relation of several signal victories and other considerable enterprizes, lately obtain'd by Their Majesties forces, over the rebels in Ireland. Particularly, I. The siege and taking the famous fort of Scronalard, by B. General Churchil. II. The taking the fort at Ross, by Captain Carrol. III. The defeating 21 troops of Irish horse, and 7 of dragoons, near Tralee. IIII. The actions of Collonel Fitz-Gerald, and Captain Edgworth, in gaining a considerable pass, and routing a party of Irish, commanded by Gibny. Being the substance of the last intilligence, printed at Dublin, the 13th. instant, with allowance.

January 1691

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The last joyfull newes from Ireland being the copies of two severall letters sent from Dublin the 28 of Aprill, 1642 to a noble person in this city : being the relation of a renowned victory obtained against 12000 rebels under the command of the Lord Mantgarret and the lords of the Pale where divers of the rebels were slaine and but 40 English : this victory was obtained by these worthy champions, the Earle of Ormond, Sir Charles Coate, Captaine Skoute, Captain Lucas : likewise the names of the chiefe commanders of the rebels that were taken and lost their heads, Colonell Arthur Cavenaough, the Lord Montgarrets sonne, Colonell Sutton, Colonell Birne : also a true intelligence of an English ship taken at Galwdy with 8 peeces of ordance and other munition with the surprisall of the Lord Montgarrets wagons with great store of victuall and munition : whereunto is annexed an order of the House of Commons for the providing for the souldiers imployed in the Irish Warres.

P. R.

January 1642

[8] p.England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.Signed: P. R.Reproduction of original in Hunti...

A true and exact relation of two great victories obtained in the kingdome of Ireland, by the Protestant party, against the rebels: the first, by the most valiant souldier, Collonell Mac-Adams, and his regiment, against a great body of the rebels, neer Dingley Castle, where they fell upon the rebels, stormed their workes, and took the castle, routing the whole body, and pursued them to the mountaines. The second, by the said collonel, against another body of the rebels neer Bonrattey, where hee marched up against them with 700. men, displaying his yellow colours, and immediately routed 1500. of the enemy, taking all their armes and ammunition, bagg and baggage. / By Iohn Brown, Gent. living in Ireland, in the county of Corke.

Brown, John, of Cork.

January 1647

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The newest proceedings in Ireland: being a true discovery of a famous victory obtained against the rebels by the Vice-President of Munster, where the great Oneale was put to flight, and forced to put himselfe into the habit of a common souldier, to save himselfe from the fury of the English. Also true information from the ships which ride before Galway, wherein is manifested a true relation how certain ships from Spaine laden with ammunition, made an attempt to land, but were pursued by the said ships, and forced to strike into a small creek, where they stuck fast, and were taken by the English. Likewise the true proceedings of the Scotish forces in the north parts of Ireland. With a true information that many of the Irish commanders have left their service in Ireland, and are come for England: namely, the Lord Grendison, Captain Bartlet, and Captain Gibson, with many others: also how the officers now resident in Ireland have all this summer been backward to oppose the rebels, pretending that they are commanded so to do. Being the copie of a letter sent to J. R. a merchant in Bishops Gate Street, and now published to prevent false copies.

October 1642

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A relation of two great victories obtain'd by their Majesties forces over the rebels in Ireland. Giving an account of the defeating of four thousand at Castle-brock, by 400 of the garrison of Mount-Malick ... the total routing of the rebels ... the defeat given ... to two thousand raparees, near Donare ... to which is added, the action of Captain Bellingham's troop ... the regaining an English ship taken by a French privateer ... with the condition of the province of Connought, particularly Lymerick and Sligo; with the French succours of Brest, &c.

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Good newes from Ireland being a true and exact relation of two great victories obtained against the rebels there : the one by Sir Charles Vavasour, who with lesse then 500 men hath raised the siege of Kelly and Barry, taken 12 of the chief commanders of the rebels, and brought them in chaines to Dublin, and took from them 1000 cowes and 700 sheep besides other cattell doing also great spoil by fire : the other by Captain Bartlet, who took 40 Irish commanders with great store of ammunition, and carried them prisoners to Barranakilly, and how the great Oneale is wounded and not like to escape / sent in a letter from Captaine Courtney at Dublin to M. Snow, one of the adventurers for Ireland, dated Novemb. 10, 1642 ; also an order mady by both Houses of Parliament, prohibiting the aiding and relieving of the rebels in Ireland.

Courtney, Thomas, 17th cent.
Vavasour, Charles, Sir, d. 1644.
England and Wales. Parliament.

November 1642

[2], 6 p.Signed: Thomas Courtney.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

Two famous and victorious battelis fovght in Ireland the I. by Sir William Saintleger, Lord President of Munster against a great number of the rebels neer the city of Cork and after a long and tedious fight lasting three dayes, put the rebels to flight, beating them out of their quarters slew neer upon 2000 April 20 : the second by the Lord Inchequid and Colonel Vavasour against the Lord Muskry, neer Rochfort, April 22, with the number that were slain in this battle : also a challenge sent by the Lord Musgrave to the President of Munster, with the manner of the sending it on the top of a pike likewise the names of the chief commanders of the Protestant army in Ireland : whereunto is annexed the copy of a letter sent from Ireland and read in the House of Commons.

W. S.
Foy, Benjamin.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1642

[8] p.With votes of both Houses concerning Hull, etc.The first letter signed: Benjamin Foy.The secon...

Great and good news from Ireland being a full and true account of the beseiging and taking the famous town of Drogheda by storm with five thousand Protestant soldiers under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Dowglas : to which is added an impartial relation of the great and signal victory obtained over the Irish rebels near the city of Dublin, the late King James heading of his army in person, and of the taking the very horse on which he rid : also the number of men killed and prisoners taken during the whole action.

January 1690

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A famous victory obtained by the Brittish forces in the kingdome of Ireland. VVherein is set forth, the manner how they gave the rebels battell neere Black Water, took all their ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and beat them up to the sea-coast, putting all of them to the sword. Also, the beating of the Popes nuntio out of the kingdome of Ireland. And the number of men that were slaine on both sides, and the names of the chiefe commanders that were taken by the Brittish forces. Appointed to be printed and published by order of Parliament, for generall satisfaction of the kingdome of England.

England and Wales. Parliament.

March 1647

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1646"; the 7 in imprint date crossed out.Reproduction of the ...

A glorious victory, obtained by S. Henry Tichbourne, and Captaine Marroe over the rebels, at a place called Dundalke neere Dublin; with the number of men slaine and taken prisoners in that skirmish. Amongst the rest Sir Philome O Neale, narrowly escaping fled to Newry, whither Sir Henry with a new supply of 600. soldiers is now gone. Also how the Lord MacGuere was examined, and three of his footmen hanged. With many other very remarkable passages, brought over by the last post. With an order of the House of Commons, concerning the free offer of 6000. li. of the county of Buckingham, towards the reliefe of Ireland. Ordered forthwith to be printed. H. Elsinge, Cleric Parli. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1642

[2], 6 p. : ill.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Woodcut illus. on t.p.Chiefly co...

The late prosperous proceedings of the Protestant army against the rebells in Ireland.: Being a true and perfect relation of a great and happy victory obtained by the Marquesse of Ormond, the Lord Lile, Sir Richard Greenvile and their forces, over Generall Preston and a great body of the rebels; in which battell their whole army was totally routed, about forty of their chiefe commanders slaine, and at least 2000, common souldiers, to the great incouragement of the one, and terror of the other. As it was sent in a letter from a doctor of physicke in Dublin, and received here, Aprill 11. 1643.

E. E., Doctor of physicke.

January 1643

[10] p.Signed E. E., Docter in physicke.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A mighty victory over the Irish rebels obtained by Colonell Jones, at Lynceyes Knock neere Trim, August 8 instant: where was slaine upon the place, the Earle of Fingall, Lieut. Generall Burne, 7 Colonells 5 Lieutenant Colonels, 6 Majors, 300 officers & gentlemen, 3000 common souldiers. General Preston totally routed, wounded and fled, the Earl of Westmeath taken 40 field officers and gentl. 1500 prisoners, 40 colours taken, 4 peece of ordnance, 1000 muskets, 5000 birding peeces, pistols, and other weapons, 20 carriages, 10 load of powder, match, and ammunition. 2000 sheep, 650 head of cattle, Generall Prestons cabinet, all his bagge & baggage. With a list of the names, and the particulars of both sides.

Moore, Robert, fl. 1647.

January 1647

[2], 6 p.A letter, dated and signed: Trim. August 8. 1647. Robert Moore.Annotation on Thomason copy:...

Brave newes from Ireland:: of a remarkable battle fought by the trained band of the citie of Dublin, against six regiments of the rebels, capta[i]n Hursey being chief commander, Feb. the 5, 1641. Which battle has caused many of the rebels to revolt to the Protestants. With, the description of a valiant battle, performed by Captain Maggay, on the sixth of Feb. against divers of the rebels in the harbor of Dublin, with many other remarkable passages, and renowned exploits by the English Protestatns [sic] the last two weeks. As it was taken out of a letter sent to the Lady Knevit dwelling in Lincolns-Inne fields. Feb. 7. 1641. Here also is related the great overthrow given to Captain Maggrave by the English, with the number of them that were slain. Brought over the last post, being the latest newes which came from Ireland. Whereunto is annexed, a petition which came from Ireland.

Hursey, Roger.

[8] p.Letter signed: Roger Hursey.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Great news from Limerick, giving an account of the succesful victory obtain'd over the Irish rebels, K. William being in the heat of the action. Also the number of what officers and soldiers were kill'd and taken prisoners on both sides. Printed according to order, September 6th. 1690.

January 1690

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A relation of a great victory obtained by their Majesties forces in Ireland, over the Irish rebels. In a letter from Leverpool [sic] to a friend in London.

January 1691

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A relation of several signal victories and other considerable enterprizes, lately obtain'd by Their Majesties forces, over the rebels in Ireland. Particularly, I. The siege and taking the famous fort of Scronalard, by B. General Churchil. II. The taking the fort at Ross, by Captain Carrol. III. The defeating 21 troops of Irish horse, and 7 of dragoons, near Tralee. IIII. The actions of Collonel Fitz-Gerald, and Captain Edgworth, in gaining a considerable pass, and routing a party of Irish, commanded by Gibny. Being the substance of the last intilligence, printed at Dublin, the 13th. instant, with allowance.

January 1691

1 sheet ([1] p.)Some print faded.Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library

The last joyfull newes from Ireland being the copies of two severall letters sent from Dublin the 28 of Aprill, 1642 to a noble person in this city : being the relation of a renowned victory obtained against 12000 rebels under the command of the Lord Mantgarret and the lords of the Pale where divers of the rebels were slaine and but 40 English : this victory was obtained by these worthy champions, the Earle of Ormond, Sir Charles Coate, Captaine Skoute, Captain Lucas : likewise the names of the chiefe commanders of the rebels that were taken and lost their heads, Colonell Arthur Cavenaough, the Lord Montgarrets sonne, Colonell Sutton, Colonell Birne : also a true intelligence of an English ship taken at Galwdy with 8 peeces of ordance and other munition with the surprisall of the Lord Montgarrets wagons with great store of victuall and munition : whereunto is annexed an order of the House of Commons for the providing for the souldiers imployed in the Irish Warres.

P. R.

January 1642

[8] p.England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.Signed: P. R.Reproduction of original in Hunti...

A true and exact relation of two great victories obtained in the kingdome of Ireland, by the Protestant party, against the rebels: the first, by the most valiant souldier, Collonell Mac-Adams, and his regiment, against a great body of the rebels, neer Dingley Castle, where they fell upon the rebels, stormed their workes, and took the castle, routing the whole body, and pursued them to the mountaines. The second, by the said collonel, against another body of the rebels neer Bonrattey, where hee marched up against them with 700. men, displaying his yellow colours, and immediately routed 1500. of the enemy, taking all their armes and ammunition, bagg and baggage. / By Iohn Brown, Gent. living in Ireland, in the county of Corke.

Brown, John, of Cork.

January 1647

[8] p.Place of publication suggested by Wing.Signatures: A⁴.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 7"....

The newest proceedings in Ireland: being a true discovery of a famous victory obtained against the rebels by the Vice-President of Munster, where the great Oneale was put to flight, and forced to put himselfe into the habit of a common souldier, to save himselfe from the fury of the English. Also true information from the ships which ride before Galway, wherein is manifested a true relation how certain ships from Spaine laden with ammunition, made an attempt to land, but were pursued by the said ships, and forced to strike into a small creek, where they stuck fast, and were taken by the English. Likewise the true proceedings of the Scotish forces in the north parts of Ireland. With a true information that many of the Irish commanders have left their service in Ireland, and are come for England: namely, the Lord Grendison, Captain Bartlet, and Captain Gibson, with many others: also how the officers now resident in Ireland have all this summer been backward to oppose the rebels, pretending that they are commanded so to do. Being the copie of a letter sent to J. R. a merchant in Bishops Gate Street, and now published to prevent false copies.

October 1642

[2], 6 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A relation of two great victories obtain'd by their Majesties forces over the rebels in Ireland. Giving an account of the defeating of four thousand at Castle-brock, by 400 of the garrison of Mount-Malick ... the total routing of the rebels ... the defeat given ... to two thousand raparees, near Donare ... to which is added, the action of Captain Bellingham's troop ... the regaining an English ship taken by a French privateer ... with the condition of the province of Connought, particularly Lymerick and Sligo; with the French succours of Brest, &c.

1 sheet (2 p.)Caption title."Licenced according to order."Imprint from colophon.Imperfect: print sho...

Good newes from Ireland being a true and exact relation of two great victories obtained against the rebels there : the one by Sir Charles Vavasour, who with lesse then 500 men hath raised the siege of Kelly and Barry, taken 12 of the chief commanders of the rebels, and brought them in chaines to Dublin, and took from them 1000 cowes and 700 sheep besides other cattell doing also great spoil by fire : the other by Captain Bartlet, who took 40 Irish commanders with great store of ammunition, and carried them prisoners to Barranakilly, and how the great Oneale is wounded and not like to escape / sent in a letter from Captaine Courtney at Dublin to M. Snow, one of the adventurers for Ireland, dated Novemb. 10, 1642 ; also an order mady by both Houses of Parliament, prohibiting the aiding and relieving of the rebels in Ireland.

Courtney, Thomas, 17th cent.
Vavasour, Charles, Sir, d. 1644.
England and Wales. Parliament.

November 1642

[2], 6 p.Signed: Thomas Courtney.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

Two famous and victorious battelis fovght in Ireland the I. by Sir William Saintleger, Lord President of Munster against a great number of the rebels neer the city of Cork and after a long and tedious fight lasting three dayes, put the rebels to flight, beating them out of their quarters slew neer upon 2000 April 20 : the second by the Lord Inchequid and Colonel Vavasour against the Lord Muskry, neer Rochfort, April 22, with the number that were slain in this battle : also a challenge sent by the Lord Musgrave to the President of Munster, with the manner of the sending it on the top of a pike likewise the names of the chief commanders of the Protestant army in Ireland : whereunto is annexed the copy of a letter sent from Ireland and read in the House of Commons.

W. S.
Foy, Benjamin.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1642

[8] p.With votes of both Houses concerning Hull, etc.The first letter signed: Benjamin Foy.The secon...

Great and good news from Ireland being a full and true account of the beseiging and taking the famous town of Drogheda by storm with five thousand Protestant soldiers under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Dowglas : to which is added an impartial relation of the great and signal victory obtained over the Irish rebels near the city of Dublin, the late King James heading of his army in person, and of the taking the very horse on which he rid : also the number of men killed and prisoners taken during the whole action.

January 1690

1 sheet ([2] p.)Caption title.Imprint from colophon.Imperfect: print show-through.Reproduction of or...

A famous victory obtained by the Brittish forces in the kingdome of Ireland. VVherein is set forth, the manner how they gave the rebels battell neere Black Water, took all their ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and beat them up to the sea-coast, putting all of them to the sword. Also, the beating of the Popes nuntio out of the kingdome of Ireland. And the number of men that were slaine on both sides, and the names of the chiefe commanders that were taken by the Brittish forces. Appointed to be printed and published by order of Parliament, for generall satisfaction of the kingdome of England.

England and Wales. Parliament.

March 1647

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1646"; the 7 in imprint date crossed out.Reproduction of the ...

A glorious victory, obtained by S. Henry Tichbourne, and Captaine Marroe over the rebels, at a place called Dundalke neere Dublin; with the number of men slaine and taken prisoners in that skirmish. Amongst the rest Sir Philome O Neale, narrowly escaping fled to Newry, whither Sir Henry with a new supply of 600. soldiers is now gone. Also how the Lord MacGuere was examined, and three of his footmen hanged. With many other very remarkable passages, brought over by the last post. With an order of the House of Commons, concerning the free offer of 6000. li. of the county of Buckingham, towards the reliefe of Ireland. Ordered forthwith to be printed. H. Elsinge, Cleric Parli. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1642

[2], 6 p. : ill.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Woodcut illus. on t.p.Chiefly co...

The late prosperous proceedings of the Protestant army against the rebells in Ireland.: Being a true and perfect relation of a great and happy victory obtained by the Marquesse of Ormond, the Lord Lile, Sir Richard Greenvile and their forces, over Generall Preston and a great body of the rebels; in which battell their whole army was totally routed, about forty of their chiefe commanders slaine, and at least 2000, common souldiers, to the great incouragement of the one, and terror of the other. As it was sent in a letter from a doctor of physicke in Dublin, and received here, Aprill 11. 1643.

E. E., Doctor of physicke.

January 1643

[10] p.Signed E. E., Docter in physicke.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A mighty victory over the Irish rebels obtained by Colonell Jones, at Lynceyes Knock neere Trim, August 8 instant: where was slaine upon the place, the Earle of Fingall, Lieut. Generall Burne, 7 Colonells 5 Lieutenant Colonels, 6 Majors, 300 officers & gentlemen, 3000 common souldiers. General Preston totally routed, wounded and fled, the Earl of Westmeath taken 40 field officers and gentl. 1500 prisoners, 40 colours taken, 4 peece of ordnance, 1000 muskets, 5000 birding peeces, pistols, and other weapons, 20 carriages, 10 load of powder, match, and ammunition. 2000 sheep, 650 head of cattle, Generall Prestons cabinet, all his bagge & baggage. With a list of the names, and the particulars of both sides.

Moore, Robert, fl. 1647.

January 1647

[2], 6 p.A letter, dated and signed: Trim. August 8. 1647. Robert Moore.Annotation on Thomason copy:...

Brave newes from Ireland:: of a remarkable battle fought by the trained band of the citie of Dublin, against six regiments of the rebels, capta[i]n Hursey being chief commander, Feb. the 5, 1641. Which battle has caused many of the rebels to revolt to the Protestants. With, the description of a valiant battle, performed by Captain Maggay, on the sixth of Feb. against divers of the rebels in the harbor of Dublin, with many other remarkable passages, and renowned exploits by the English Protestatns [sic] the last two weeks. As it was taken out of a letter sent to the Lady Knevit dwelling in Lincolns-Inne fields. Feb. 7. 1641. Here also is related the great overthrow given to Captain Maggrave by the English, with the number of them that were slain. Brought over the last post, being the latest newes which came from Ireland. Whereunto is annexed, a petition which came from Ireland.

Hursey, Roger.

[8] p.Letter signed: Roger Hursey.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Great news from Limerick, giving an account of the succesful victory obtain'd over the Irish rebels, K. William being in the heat of the action. Also the number of what officers and soldiers were kill'd and taken prisoners on both sides. Printed according to order, September 6th. 1690.

January 1690

1 sheet ([2] p.).Caption title.Imprint from colophon.Reproduction of original in the British Library

A relation of a great victory obtained by their Majesties forces in Ireland, over the Irish rebels. In a letter from Leverpool [sic] to a friend in London.

January 1691

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