A Íosa Críosd créad an toil: aoir ar fhile

This article presents an edition, translation and analysis of the poem A Íosa Críosd créad an toil (6 qq.), a previously unedited satire attributed to Donnchadh Mór Ó Dálaigh. The author criticises another poet for his lack of poetic ability. Throughout the poem, reference is made to multiple trades and crafts. A discussion of the themes and literary context of this satire is also presented below.