Denis O'Shaughnessy Going to Maynooth is a novel written by William Carleton and published in 1845. The story follows the titular character, Denis O'Shaughnessy, a young Irishman who dreams of becoming a priest and attending Maynooth College, a prestigious Catholic seminary. However, his plans are derailed when he falls in love with a beautiful girl named Kathleen, causing him to question his calling and struggle with his faith.The novel explores...