Emily began her senior career in Germany where she played for Eintracht Frankfurt, before spells in England playing for Lewes and Southampton. After joining English Championship side Southampton in the summer of 2023, Emily made 14 appearances and scored 1 goal in her first year at the club. Emily arrived the Reds following a yearlong loan in Aberdeen where she scored 3 goals in 14 games for the SWPL side.

Emily is capped at senior international level for the Republic of Ireland. After representing Germany at both U15 and U16 level, she switched to the Republic of Ireland, where she played for the U17s, scoring four goals on her debut against Serbia. In 2019 Emily made her debut for the senior team, when she started against Belgium.

Speaking upon signing for Shels, Emily said: “I’m really excited to get started and become part of this club. I can’t wait to get going with the squad as I know it will be a successful season and I’m looking forward to showing what I can do in Tolka Park.”