Ferry was near Portmagee. The baptism records for one of my relatives gives Ferry as his place of birth. I have tried to research this subject and have the following information: 'The Ferry would be in a townland named Imleach Mor.
It could also be spelled in English version Emlagh.
This townland would be in Prior or Ballinskelligs area.
The Ferry probably originated from the fact that there was a local boat service to ferry or take locals from Imleach to Ballinskelligs.' (From Cahirciveen Library)
Also,: 'The Ferry, west of the present bridge, was indeed a departure
point for Valencia, and the name continued in local usage.
I noticed one or two baptisms of children from "Doora Ferry"
in Prior parish registers in the 1870s.
A complicating factor in your case, is the fact that the village
of Portmagee is actually in the north of Doory towland and that
the townland of Portmagee is to the west of it.' (Padraig de Brun). I do find it is a bit confusing.
I believe Mr de Brun was involved in developing the website which answers your second question.
The Census of 1834 is part of a series of surveys instigated by Daniel O'Connell. The website is:
http://www.igp-web.com/kerry/1834text.html. This is found on the general County Kerry genealogy website:
http://www.igp-web.com/kerry/index.html. or
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlker/index.htmlI hope that is helpful.
