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Fri 05 May 2007Shamrock Rovers game abandonedThis evening's Premier Division game between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford United at Tolka Park had to be abandoned after 52 minutes when a floodlight pylon became unearthed due to high winds.The pylon began swaying shortly after the teams had returned to the pitch to begin the second half. Referee Declan Hanney called an immediate halt to the game after inspecting the problem with safety officers