THE TRUE And LAST news From IRELAND.  
As it was delivered by a Gentleman of great Credit, who was himself and Wife Prisoners unto the Rebels for the space of 13 weekes, here unto the town of Drogheda, in the North of that kingdom.  
Containing A true Relation of the brave achievements of the Honourable, Francis Moore, Brother to the Right Honourable Charles, Lord M●r●, Lord Viscount of Drogheda.  
A true Copy of the election of Lieutenant general Plumquet, under the hand of Sir Phelo● Oneile Knight, general of the Irish Rebels.  
Printed at London for John Wright. 1641.   

THE true And LAST news FROM IRELAND.  
As it was delivered by a Gentleman of great credit; who was himself and his wife Prisoners unto the Rebels, for the space of thirteen weekes, near unto the town of Drogheda, in the North of that kingdom.  
IT happened that upon the thirteenth day of january last past,( which day was very dark and gloomy, inclining to storms of hail and snow) that this heroic Cavalier Master Francis Moore, commanded the right honourable the Lord Moore his Troope, to be in present readiness, for sally out of the town of Drogheda; whose Souldiers and Troopers were soon provided; and each man, to the number of threescore persons well mounted. Which done, this brave spirit, Master Francis Moore, led the said Troope, in excellent good order and battalio, always ready to give the onset upon the Rebels; whose strength or number of men, greatly exceeded the English: for the quarter wherein the Enemy lay, contained at the least sixteen hundred men or upwards: which number no whit daunted this heroic commander, or any of his Souldiers, but rather gave life and met all to the Troopers, who were sufficiently resolved under whose banner they fought. Quando pugnant pro aris & focis, when men fight for their wives, children, and livelihoods, these are great Motives unto resolution; but here in this defensive War, is staked a prise and jewel of the greatest consequence; It was our Religion, which gave courage to the valiant hearts and hands of the Souldiers, under the command of this Cavalier.  
It happened as they marched forward, about a bows shoot from the town, that from a hill they discovered an Irish Crete or house, a quarter of a mile distant from any other houses or Cottages; and from the town of Drogheda, one full mile at the least. Towards which place, they drew themselves in comely order and came unto it, without any opposition or discovery of the enemy. Which is a wonder to relate, seeing the number of the Rebels at that time, encamped against the said town, could be conceived by this relator, then conversant with them, to be no fewer( on that side of the town) then three thousand men. But so it was, that the coldness of the season, and the storms of rain, hail and snow, confirmed unto the Rebels, an opinion of their security, insomuch as they quiter neglected their sentinels or Watches, and so became a prey unto these Troopers, as you shall soon perceive.  
However, by the way give me leave, credibly to inform the Reader, that such is the common nature of those Rebellious drones, to omit all kind of useful service whatsoever, nay when their dangers are known unto themselves and most eminent, every of them poasting from their Commanders into holes and corners, rather th●n endure two houres attendance or service in a could day or night, for which default, their Officers dare not punish them, least themselves should suffer by the uncontrowled spirits of the multitude.  
An instance of this nature the Relater can exemplify in; for upon a time after the running away of at least two thousand of the Neile's, from the siege, upo● slaughter of sixteen of their men, their captain or colonel( as they are all, or most of them colonels) threatened, that he would hang abundance of the fugitives, whereunto they replied; Let any captain or Commander hang us if they dare, or general himself, for if they do, themselves shall hang with us for company.  
But wee will return unto our purpose, which is to declare the courage of that worthy Gentleman, Master Francis More, and the issue of his achieved plot upon the Rebels.  
Within that forementioned Crete or Irish cabin,( for so they are called) was lodged Art. row, Mac Mahon,( who as now, so he was ever an open professed rebel, and had done many outrages in that part of Ireland, always escaping the hands of his pursuers, though still endeavouring to entrap him) This Art. row Mac Mahon, had under his command then in the house with him fifty and six Souldiers; who upon discovery of the English so near them as they were gotten, durst not adventure to come forth, but remained within the said house, whereupon the English, least the whole body of the Rebels should rescue them; the brave cavalier gave command to fire the house, which being done, they were enforced either to come forth, or to remain there to burn in the fire. In conclusion Art. row, Mac Mahon and his fellow Rebels came out, trusting rather to the agility and nimbleness of their feet( which are always their better friends) then their hands, and so every man betook himself to his heels, and run away; in pursuance of whom our English followed amain, and howbeit the other enemy not far from them, by this time had discovered their danger, and began with multitudes to relieve their own men, yet the English killed of the Rebels 23 and took 18 prisoners, the rest escaping towards the town of Drogheda, were all killed from the walls of the said town. And as concerning Art. row Mac Makon( who had almost escaped quiter away) he also was taken by Mr. Francis Moore following him on horse back with all speed, who stroke his head clean off from his shoulders at one blow, as he thought to have escaped of his life unto a river near adjoining, over which river he had well been able to have swimmed, and saved himself, which being done, the said Master Francis Moore, mounted as he was, road towards the town with his Souldiers, gently in comely manner and order, himself holding upon the point of his own sword the head of the said Rebel Art row Mac Mahon, and every other soldier, the head of him whom he had slain, and so came victoriously into the town again with much joy and renown. And from his lodging( went as every good soldier ought to do) unto the Church, where he gave public thanksgiving unto Almighty God, who had that day blessed himself and his people, in the overthrow of those who are enemies, both unto God, and also to their King and sovereign; for which let every soul say, The great Name of the Lord be praised.  

A true Copy of the Election of Lieutenant general Plunquet, under the hand of Sir Phelom O Neile, Knight, general of the Irish Rebels.  
WHereas wee have hitherto sustained several inconveniences, in regard of the great want of able Commanders, concerning our Forces in the northern parts of this kingdom of Ireland, whereof We Sir Phelom O Neile Knight, are made general and Commander in chief over the two Provinces of Lemstar and ulster, by the free will, pleasure, and consent of the Right honourable the Noblemen, Knights, Gentry, and Commons within the said two Provinces residing, For the speedy prevention of which so eminent dangers, We the said Sir Phelom O Neile Knight, general and Commander in chief, have thought fit and requisite( out of our pious care) to elect, nominate, & appoint, one whose birth and honour, together with his prowess, wisdom, and magnanimity, may animate, advice and discipline our Army within the said parts, as well to a due obedience, as unto sight in time of war. In tender consideration whereof, We the said Sir Phelom O Neile, have thought it sitting and most expedient, for the speedy advancement of the holy Roman catholic Religion to nominate, ordain and constitute, and for the said causes do nominate, ordain, and constitute, Our trusty and well-affected kinsman and friend, colonel Richard ●lunquet, to be Our Lieutenant general, and next in Commission to us over the said holy catholic Army within the Province of Lemstar onely, under whose conduct and command, W●e do hereby straitly charge and require all manner of persons, to yield their ready service and obedience whatsoever. And furthermore it is Our said will and pleasure, that it shall be l●wful unto him Our Lieutenant general Plunquet, to perform and do whatsoever in his wisdom and prudence shall be requisite unto the expediting of these Our sacred affairs; We the said Sir Phelom O Neile ratifying, confirming, and allowing the same as Our own proper Act and dead. Whereunto wee have set Our hand and seal this first day of Jan. 1641.  
To the Right honourable his trusty and well affectioned Kinsman and friend colonel Richard Plunquet, Lieutenant general of Lemstar.   
FINIS.