Approved, Good, and happy News From IRELAND:  
Relating how the Castle of Artaine was taken from the Rebels, two of their Captains killed, and one taken prisoners by the protestants.  
With the arrival of 2000 foot, and 300 horse from England.  
Also a great skirmish between the Protestants and the Rebels at a place near Feleston, wherein the English obtained great renow●e and victory.  
Whereunto is added, A true relation of the great overthrow which the English gave the Rebels before Drogheda sent in a Letter bearing date the 27 of February. to Sir Robert King Knight at Cecil house in the Strand.  
Printed by Order of Parliament.  
Ireland  
Protest.  
Rebel●  
LONDON, Printed for john Wright, 1641.   

The last news from IRELAND, 7 March, 1641.  
THe 10. of February our men went to Artain, against a castle so called, which had before done some mischief, to some of our men, the enemy being in it, But the enemy fled before our second coming, and left the Castle; and a garrison was left in it by us.  
Upon the 11th. we had news, that the enemy was entrenching at a place called Soughing Town, some 6. Miles south of our City, and some 2000 Foot, and 200. Horse went out against them; The Lord Lambart commanding in chief; A small battle they had, but the Enemy stood not, on the Enemy's side some 70 or more was killed, and but one hurt on our side, and so came home that night, and brought home one of the Rebel's Captains and two more of the enemy's Captains slain, many Letters of treason were found about him that was taken.  
On the 13. a man was brought to our City being taken by some of our scattering men scouting about our City, who confessed without constraint, that he had killed an Englishwoman at a place called Leslipesom, 6. Miles West of our City, and washed his hands in her blood, being set on by the popish Priests so to do, he was presently hanged, but died with much repentance and a protestant, which few do.  
Upon the 19 and 20. Arrived here from you 2000 Foot and 300 horse but little or no money, which made us poor of the City far harder than before; which was to hard.  
Upon the 21. We had knowledge that our Ships sent with victual to relieve Tredath had got safely in, and in spite of the enemy, who had chained up the harbour, but our men broke the Chain, and got in, notwithstanding. And public thanks was with us for that happiness, for in such a great straight was that City, as to eat Horse flesh, as letters from my friends from the City to me testified; Also Captain Bartlet who was the Sea Captain, in his coming home met with some fore small Boats or Barks of the Wexford men, going toward the enemy in the North to carry Lenten provision, but he spoiled their design in sinking most or all of them, About the same time we had also Letters out of Munster, that all that part of the Country was rose in Rebellion being carried out by the Lord Muscry, and Lord Roch, who had professed much fidelity, and many deceitful promises had passed to the precedent of that Province, till they saw their own advantage, And it is reported they are not less than 20000 strong, best appointed of all the Rebels, for indeed this Lord Muscry is the most moneyed man, of all the Irish Lords, So that now not one place in Ireland, but is in Rebellion, for the Lord of Clanrickard, stands as some think Neuter, does nothing at all, or cannot do any thing, or will not, But we hear that our Precedent of Munster was forced to betake himself to the strong hold of Cork, and the Lord of Cork betook himself to Yoyhall, which are reported both to be besieged by the enemy.  
Upon the 23. of this month, news was that at a place near Feleston six miles from us, a great multitude of the enemies had strongly fortified themselves, and it is well fortified by nature, having also a strong Castle in it; Some 3000 of our men went against it, horse and foot, Our Lord general the Earl of Ormond himself went, as did Sir Charles Coot, Sir Symond Ha●court, and many more, john Moor being one of the Soldiers, and upon the forlorn hope. had both his left and right hand man killed, he told me that our general himself, led up the forlorn hope, with many words of Comfort to them, able to make any man fight to see such a man as he go in such danger: For the enemy had a great wood to shelter them beside trenches, but our men after 2 hours' Battle, beat them from their Trench, and from the wood, killing some 80 of them, For all that advantage but 7 of our men was killed, but that we lost one Captain Rochfort, a man of such note, that never more was any man bewailed; For all the good and valiant parts of a Soldier was in him, in this bout Sir Symond Harcourts' Regiment, behaved themselves valiantly but for the Castle our men were forced to return home without taking it, having nothing but field pieces with them, the way being to rotten to bear greater as yet; many more of the enemies had been slain but that the wood defended them, so that the Trees took off all that was sent to them in this Castle is thought to be much wealth besides all that have been great men of the Rebels. But our men will not so leave it, but will again try their forces against it shortly.  
As yesterday our men came home, yet 'tis to be feared that a famine is like to be in our City, in that still men come to us and provision is short, and none of yours that come to us bring any victuals, great taxes are upon us, more than can be borne, He that had Butter, and Cheese, and Cloth at between 6 and 14 Shillings a yard here sent by any out of London,, might make a good trade of it; Cheshire cheese is sold here for six pence a pound already; Some of your Londoners are come hither (acquaintance of mine) that will send for such things, for great profit may be made by them, and quick return.   

A letter sent from Droheda, to Sir Robert King, dated Febr. 27.  
Noble Sir,  
IN my last Letter, I signified to you the difficulties which were like to befall us by the relieving of Droheda, but God by his infinite mercy hath freed us (I may say miraculously) from that hazard: for when our men there were driven to that extremity to eat horseflesh, Sir Henry Tichbourne sallied out of the Town with only forty Musketeers, and forty Horse, and beat off four hundred of the enemies, killed above threescore of them, recovered fourscore Cows and Oxen, and two hundred Sheep; burned four Towns, and brought home two of their Colours: Besides, I must relate unto you Gods abundant goodness unto us, in that the night before the relief and succours which we sent by Sea from Dublin to them, should have entered into the Harbour of Droheda, which was strongly fenced over with a Chain and several boats, there happened a storm which broke their chainer, and gave our men so great a passage, as with little difficulty they came safely to the Town. The Rebels were gathered at Kilshalgham within seven miles of Dublin, above two thousand men, where they were settled in a very strong wood. My Lord of Ormond carried out part of our Army, and beat them out of that great strength (for they would not come into the Champain) and killed above a hundred of them, without any considerable loss of our side, only Captain james Rochfort, a most gallant and courageous Gentleman. This was an act of great bravery, wherein Sir Charles Coote did, (as he doth always) beyond expectation, exposing his person to as much danger as any man living could; and in truth he is a gallant man, full of courage and good affections, and deserves great encouragement from that side. Our soldiers are in great want of money, which causes a general want of all other necessaries, yet notwithstanding God hath infused such courage into them (for undoubtedly it is his work) that they think there is no danger so great, but they may attempt it.  
Colonel Monk is arrived here with my Lord Lieutenant's Regiment of fifteen hundred foot, and Sir Richard Greevill with near four hundred Horse, which puts much heart into us, and makes us look big upon our neighbours, yet we grieve we cannot be able to relieve our friends in other parts, but I hope when our full succours shall come, we shall not only defend this place, but add comfort to our poor distressed friends abroad.  
The enemy though their numbers be very great, even beyond belief, yet their hearts begin to faint and I believe they repent their furious madness.  
If my brother be in London, I pray you impart this Letter to him, I would hae written to him, but that I thought he was at Chester, or on his way thither: By the next he shall hear from me at large, and I shall likewise trouble you.  
I must now only tell you, that I thank you for your care of those things which concern me, and I am, Sir,  
Feb. 27. 1641. Your most affectionate servant, Ed. Loftus,   

Martii 7 more.  
'Tis this day Ordered forthwith, that this Letter be published in print.  
H. Elsing. Cler. P. D. Com.   
FINIS.