What is a Leap Card?
The Leap Card is the transport card in Ireland. You can use the Leap Card to pay for and travel on the bus, Luas [tram] and Dart [local train].
How does it work?
You have to touch/tag on your Leap Card at a validator machine before and after travelling on the tram and train. For the bus, you only touch/tag on your Leap Card at a validator machine at the start.
Which are the different types of Leap cards?
There are 4 different types of Leap Cards that Emerald students can buy depending on your age and the length of your study at Emerald Cultural Institute.
1. Adult Leap Card – All students can get this card. You will be able to buy this card on your first day either during the City Orientation or before leaving for the City Orientation at Grocer on the Green, a shop near the school.
2. Student Leap Card (age 24+) – You must be 24 years old or older to buy this card. You can only buy this card online. You can collect your card after you buy it.
3. Young Adult Leap Card (age 19-23) – You must be aged 19 to 23 years old to get this card. You can only buy this card online. You will have to show proof of your age. It can take up to 1 week for your card to be delivered to your address. If you are staying here for a short period of time, it is suggested buying an adult leap card.
4. Child Leap Card (age 16-18) – You must be aged 16 to 18 years old to get this card. You can only buy this card online. You will have to show proof of your age. It can take up to 1 week for your card to be delivered to your address. If you are staying here for a short period of time, it is suggested buying an adult leap card.
Leap Cards: how to choose
What is your age?
- I’m over 24 years old: You can buy either a student leap card online or an adult leap card at the convenience store.
- I’m between 19-23 years old: You can buy either an adult leap card if you are staying in Ireland for less than 3 weeks or a young adult leap card if you are staying for more than 3 weeks.
- I’m between 16-18 years old: You can buy either an adult leap card if you are staying in Ireland for less than 3 weeks or a child leap card if you are staying for more than 3 weeks.
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