Dublin's public transit card is the Leap Card.
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Dublin uses the Leap Card. The Leap Card covers buses, DART trains, and the Luas tram, with fares capped lower than paying cash.
You can buy it at newsagents, Dublin Airport, or online.
Usually yes — it's typically faster than buying paper tickets and often cheaper per ride, even for just a couple of days.
In some cities you can tap a contactless card or phone directly, though it's worth checking current signage or the transit authority's site, since not every system supports it yet.