OLIVIA Anne 5th Baroness Hemphill (nee Ruttledge), known to her friends as Lady Anne, was one of the finest field-masters of the Galway Blazers, a role she filled for 15 seasons.

She was a difficult lady to keep up with, particularly when she was on her favourite hunter Rockmount, purchased from top Co Clare racehorse producer Tom Costello. Lady Hemphill was an exceptionally elegant and friendly lady in every respect, with time for everybody, always encouraging younger riders, great company to be with, and well travelled with a wide range of interests.