Joyful and Happy News FROM IREDAND Being an exact relation of a great Victory obtained against the grand Army of the Rebels, on Tuesday Feb. 7. 1642. at a Town called by the name of Roscolleth, near Longford.  
In which battle there were slain above 2500. of the Rebels, and but 3. of the English, only many wounded.  
The names of the English Commanders were these: Sir Rich. Greenvill, Cor. Emely. Lieuten. Cor. Sherlock, Lieuten. Cor. Gibs, Ser. Maj. Shirman, Ser. Maj. Ashkey, etc.  
The names of the Irish Commanders. Ser. Maj. Preston, Cor. Fits Gerrat, Cor. More, Cor. Tirrell, Cor. Philip Onelly, and Lord Trimnelstowne.  
The names of the Irish Commanders that were slain in the battle. Colonel Plunket, Captain Brian, Sir Tho. Nugent, Captain John Nugen, Cap. Adascalle, a Parliament man. Cap. Roger Davies, with eleven Colours, and many Prisoners.  
LONDON, Printed for Edw. Blackmore. 1643.   

A Relation of a great Victory obtained by Sir RICHARD GREENVIL. Against the Irish Rebels, on Tuesday the seventh of February.  
BY command of the Lord Marquis of Ormond, certain forces of both horse were foot unto were sent unto Trim for the relief of Athlone, with a direction unto Sir Richard Greenvile to have the chief command thereof, which forces arrived at Trim on Thursday the 26. of jan. on Friday morning then following Sir Richard marched thence towards Athloane, about 900. foot, which Sir john Shirlog Commanded, & also 200. horse which Captain Vaughan (since Knighted) Commanded, and that night all lodged at Athbay. Saturday the 28. being come nigh Ballinacurre a very strong pass, we found the enemy possessing it with 300. hundred men, having there cut off the bridge, whereat Sir Richard commanded certain dragoners to force that, and also sent a party of horse to second them, which the enemy opposed, until some of the horse found a place there by, where they leapt over a deep ditch of water which put them all to flight over a bog, in which escape divers of the Rebels were slain, and as it was said also one of their Commanders.  
Sunday the 29. marching forwards four of our horse scouts espied four of the Rebel's scouts on the top or a hill before them, who seeing; our scouts hasting towards them withstood them (being Country Gentlemen) of good quality, and being but four to four they encountered each other fairly with their swords, until one of the Rebels had both given & received a wound, & was seized on by one of our scouts, whereat the rest being very well mounted escaped away, leaving their consort to be slain in the place, and being come nigh Tubbertorne where we lodged that night, some of our horse took a Gentlewoman of good quality who stood on ● hill thereby guarded with some Musketeers. Monday the 30. Being come nigh and within five miles of Athloane, we took one Mr. Richard Dillon prisoner, who informed Sir Richard, that Colonel Preston was sending all the Forces he could make to hinder our coming at Athlone, therefore wished us to make all the haste thither we could presently thereon a horseman of our forlorn-hope came back and informed Sir Richard that 7. Colours of the Enemies were marching toward us, Sr. Richard then presently commanded forth some of his Horse to second the four Troops which that interim charged the Enemy, who retreated to a Bog, where most of them might have been cut off, had not the care of the safe conduct of the provisions appointed for the relief of Athlone care forbidden it, that night we came all safe to Athlone, where we all stayed the next day following.  
Wednesday 31. Sir Richard sent all our Horse and Foot to quarter at Kilkennie, west 4. miles thence, until such time as 300. of the Lord Kanelaghs', and 300. of Sir Michael Ernelies Regiment might he drawn thither from their out Garrisons to march bacl with us, and when our Horse approached nigh to Kilkennie, they discovered that it was strongly manned by Sir james dillon's Forces, Captain Mr. Thomas his Troops, and Colonel Farrals Regiment of the County of Longford, whereat Captain Vaughan with some of the Horse fell into their quarters, and killed a Captain and some other of their Officers, and also about 50. of their soldiers, and took many of their Officers, and also about quarters until Saturday, at which, on the 4. of Feb. we all quartered at and about a place called the Mote, at which time the 600. expected, were lodged with us, where Captain Vaughan found in his quarters, an Englishmans wife, and understood the general report of the Country was, that the Irish had gathered all the Forces they could get together, and were confident to compass us in on every side, and to cut us off, resolving, and vowing not to leave a man of us alive, saying also that if we should get that victory the heart of their wars would be broken, for that it was an ancient Prophecy much talked of among the Irish, that that side that should win the Battle at Rathconnell, should be conquerors of the Kingdom, it being a tradition superstitiously held by the native Irish; On Monday the 5. we marched towards Trim, meeting no oppsition but foul weather, and ways, which greatly disheartened the soldiers, and killed divers of them, in which time we took several of the Country People, who all confirmed the former reports of the Enemy's Forces and intentions, Sir Richard notwithstanding said he was resolved not to shun a foot of his way were the Enemy never so strong; Tuesday the 7. proceeding on the march, we understood of divers Troops of Horse and foot that daily had followed our Rear, which then was guarded by a Troop of Horse commanded by Lieutenant Hatcher, who charged certain Forces of the Enemy which were advanced somewhat nigh him, and then cut off about 20. of them, afterwards about 11. of the Clock the same day, being come nigh Mollislingar, we took a prisoner, who told us the Irish Forces possessed our Pass at Rathconnell, being very strong in numbers of men, & the prime officers and gentry of the Country, whereupon Sir Rich. hastened the advance of his Forces, and being come nigh in view of the Pass, perceived it to be very narrow, and that it was cut off by a broad and deep trench, being compassed in on each side with great bogs, and having adjoining unto it on a very steep hill a very strong castle, and divers other works well manned, by which there appearee no passage either for horse or foot, than did Sir Rich. draw all his forces into battle order before, which consisted of a forlorn hope of 50. Musquetiers, commanded by Lieuten. Dikes, and 2. wings of 60. shot more, commanded by two Ensigns (one of them a coward) the forlorn hope being seconded with a division of 200. Musquetiers, which was commanded by Sir john Sheirlege, which the vanguard of our little Army, whereof the first division was led by Cap. Varney, and Lieuten. Oliver, and the second division of it by Lieuten. Williams, and also the third division by Sergeant Major Morris, the rest of the Forces consisted of 3. divisions of Pikes, flankt with shot, which served for the battle of the Anmie, each containing about 300. men, whereof the first was led by Cap. Honiwood, the second by Major Shipman, the third by Sir Mich. Ernely, after which followed another division of 200, Musquetiers, commanded by Major Fortescue, which was for the reare-guard, which rear was guarded by a forlorn hope of 50, Musquetiers: likewise those foot were flankt with three divisions of Horse, whereof Capt. Vanghan commanded the Vanguard, Lieuten. Roger's the battle, and Lieuten. Hatcher the reard-guard. Likewise before the Vanguard of the Foot marched the Lo: Ranelagh, leading a troop of Volunteers, likewise for the forlorn hope of the Rear, Cap. Pate commanded 40. Dragooners, which were also assisted with 20. firelocks. Which done, and not only having a strong enemy before us of above 2000 foot and 6. horse-troops, and others at least 600. on our right hand, and 600. more at a distance on our left, (upon the bogs of Langford men, not far off from which were hasting up to second them 800. of the Reilies) then unknown to us there was waiting upon our rear 500 more, which then newly possest-Mellingar, half a mile behind us, to hinder our retreat, then for to begin the play, the forlorn hope 50 shot, advanced on right towards the pass, did the left wing of shot to flank that, the right wing staying behind contrary to command, whose ground notwithstanding was made good by others, those together being advanced as far as they could, were seconded by several divisions drawn out of the vanguard, which also disputing it with the enemy, without any apparent good success, Sir Rich. was enforced before the front of the rest of the Forces to say, there was no other remedy now, but that we must resolve to carry it or die, because he saw great numbers or men approaching towards our right hand, and also our left, which if they should come to join with those before us, would be too strong for us. Therefore now of necessity all must use their best endeavour through the Pass upon the enemy, and by doing of it resolutely, there was no doubt of good success. Whereunto all men seemed very willing, and so accordingly the 3. divisions of the battle advanced cheerfully with their colours, flying to force the way, Sir Rich. keepi●k upon reserve 250. Musketeers, which 3. last divisions being come at push of pike, with the Rebels that defended the Pass, and Sir Mich. Erneley espying the advance of the Longford men on our left hand, marched towards them, and they presently received a charge by the horse that Bryan commanded, which by our shot was repulsed, and Bryan himself shot dead, and that gave a stop to the Longford men, in the interim of the conflict many of the Forces from off the Castle were running speedily to charge our right wing of shot, which Sir Rich. repulsed by sending against them more shot, from out of his last reserve, which sudden fury being stopped, and the service continuing violent on all sides for two hours together, with doubtful success, Sir Rich. sent forth all the remainder of the foot to assist those at the Pass, during which skirmish Lieu. Rogers did at several times very earnestly desire Sir Rich. to give him leave to attempt to force a way through that Pass with the Horse that he commanded, whereto at last Sir Rich. gave him leave, who hastened to find a way, and being come at the bank and ditch of the Pass, found no possible means there of getting through, at which time Major Morris called unto him, saying, he had found a place for his horse to pass through, than that troop hastened on to it, Edward Roscarroh of the said troop first rid through, the Lieuten. and the rest of the troop closely following them, and being got over, the forlorn troop led by Bru Dicksey followed them, and then presently did those of our horse charge the enemy's horse that were before them, who being unwilling to stand the shock, began all to run away, in the pursuit whereof Lieuten. Roger's with the troop he commanded chanced to follow a troop, in whose rear was taken prisoner Colonel Anthony Preston, eldest son of their General Preston, and also there was slain many of the said troop, and the same time Corporal Picksey commanding the forlorn hopes, pursued another horse troop, killed many of them, and found the dead body of Cap. Brian, who was lately run from Sir Tho. Lucas troop, whose head was brought away, our foot having been at least two hours before at handiblows, and throwing stones, our men with one accord cheerfully came on upon those that manned the trenthes, and made them run away.  
Which sudden change drew after them all the rest of their Forces, and being possessed of their works and hill, Sir Richard gave charge to Sr. john Sherlock that he with all convenient speed should draw his men together in good order upon that ground, and furnish all his men with Ammunition, while he himself with the Horse pursued the Longford men, in which pursuit it happened that Captain Vaughan with a part of those Horse takeing another way, was guided by noble Sr. Charles Coote that way ward that the Enemy escaped, and at last overtook the greatest part of them, and there slew as is by all believed at least 200. of them, so that we verily believe there was slain in all about a 2500. during which pursuit our Foot remained about the adjoining Gastle, searching as they usually do all holes, found in the Castle 8. Ensigns of the Rebels, also Captain Betagh, Captain Bardall, Lieutenant Elmore, and about 6. soldiers, and 3. other of their Ensigns were found abroad among dead bodies, in conflict of our men was slain but only 3. soldiers and about 20. Officers and soldiers hurt, whereof Sergeant Major Shipman, who shown himself a very valiant soldier, was one of the chief that was hurt.  
The Battle being ended, our Forces marched thence to Masistown, and in the field before the Forces were drawn into their quarters, Sir Richard caused a Minister in the head of all the Army publicly to give God thanks every man kne●ling for the victory, publicly saying that it was the work of God and not of man, which every man seemed thankfully to acknowledge, and this night we understood that there was slaine in the fight, Colonel Patrick Plinket, Cap.: Bryan, Sir Tho: nugent's only son and heir, Cap: john Nugent of Balinscarrie, Captain Adan Cusake a Parl. Man, Cap Marcus Geohagan, Cap: Roger Darcyes.  
Also the names of the enemy's Commanders that were present at the Battle are these, Ser. Major. Gen. john Preston Col: Anthony Preston, Colonel M. Tho: fits Gerrat, Cor. Piers fits Gerrats', Sir Luke fits Gerrat, Cor: Roger O Moor, Cor: Tirrell, Cor: Walter Nugent, Cor: Phill. O Reyley, Cor: Francis Farrall, Cor: Brian Farrall, Sir Tho: Nagent, Tho: Trimnelstowne, etc.  
That night Sir Richard Greenvile in giving out his orders for the watch, gave for the watch word Revenge, and also for the field word justice, which was correspondent to God's blessing in the victory. ●n Wednesday the 8. we lodged at Martinstowne. Thurs' the 9 all our forces quartered in and about Trim, from whenc they marched the next day unto their former garrisons.  
The names of the superior officers we had present in these conflicts are Sir Richard Greenvile, Colonel Sir Mich: Ernely, Leiut: Cor: Sir john Shirlocke; Lieut. Cor: Gibbs, Ser: Major, Sir Abraham Shipman, Ser: Major Ashkey, Ser: Major Morris, Ser: Major Fortesene, Cap.: Hunnywood, Cap: Lucas, Cap: Varney, Cap: Sands, Cap: Loftus, Cap: Nichols, Cap: Palmer, Sir William Brouchrost, Cap: Vaughan, Leiutenant Rogers, Leuit: Hatcher, and for Dragoners' Cap: Pate, all which officers did excellently perform their duties, as did also all the inferior Officers, excepting only Ancient Lake. Gloria Deo.  
FINIS.