Tom Raftery
@tomraftery.wsocial.eu
Technology and sustainability analyst, keynote speaker and podcast host specialising in energy, climate and supply-chain resilience. Previously a Global VP at SAP and an analyst at RedMonk.
Best name for this cat?
I’ll go first - Richard? John Thomas? Willy?
Over to you friends…
I’ll go first - Richard? John Thomas? Willy?
Over to you friends…
September 18, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Best name for this cat?
I’ll go first - Richard? John Thomas? Willy?
Over to you friends…
I’ll go first - Richard? John Thomas? Willy?
Over to you friends…
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Russia bombed 2 shopping malls and 2 passenger trains in Ukraine today .
That’s it . That’s the post .
That’s it . That’s the post .
September 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Russia bombed 2 shopping malls and 2 passenger trains in Ukraine today .
That’s it . That’s the post .
That’s it . That’s the post .
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I'd love to see every Minnesotan Republican asked to take a stance on this...
Trump: "I could've banned fishing. The power of this office is crazy. I could've banned fishing. I think I'm gonna do that."
September 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I'd love to see every Minnesotan Republican asked to take a stance on this...
In case you’re depressed from all the doomscrolling, allow me to brighten your timeline a little!
September 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM
In case you’re depressed from all the doomscrolling, allow me to brighten your timeline a little!
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⚡️ "Stop calling it hybrid. We are under attack,"
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols urged the European Parliament, listing acts of Russian sabotage across Europe and demanding decisive action against Moscow's networks.
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols urged the European Parliament, listing acts of Russian sabotage across Europe and demanding decisive action against Moscow's networks.
September 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
⚡️ "Stop calling it hybrid. We are under attack,"
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols urged the European Parliament, listing acts of Russian sabotage across Europe and demanding decisive action against Moscow's networks.
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols urged the European Parliament, listing acts of Russian sabotage across Europe and demanding decisive action against Moscow's networks.
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🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦”Anyone who today believes we should give up Ukraine in its fight for freedom has given up freedom throughout Europe tomorrow, ladies and gentlemen.”
- Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
- Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
September 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦”Anyone who today believes we should give up Ukraine in its fight for freedom has given up freedom throughout Europe tomorrow, ladies and gentlemen.”
- Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
- Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
Viagra, Botox, Humira, Ozempic and Wegovy amongst others are only manufactured in Europe.
Your move Donnie!
Your move Donnie!
September 17, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Viagra, Botox, Humira, Ozempic and Wegovy amongst others are only manufactured in Europe.
Your move Donnie!
Your move Donnie!
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Katie Phang on a Russian oligarch bankrolling Don Jr.’s wedding: “They’re so dumb, we see it happening in real time. But because there’s no consequence or accountability, they just do it in the wide open.”
September 15, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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“Dumb suckers should’ve bought an EV like me,” I taunt, seconds before remembering that I too must eat food to survive.
September 16, 2026 at 2:50 AM
“Dumb suckers should’ve bought an EV like me,” I taunt, seconds before remembering that I too must eat food to survive.
Electric vehicles aren't just better for climate, and local air quality and noise pollution, they're also far cheaper to run. And this doesn't count the fact they cost about 50% less in maintenance costs.
#ElectricVehicle
#ElectricVehicle
September 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Electric vehicles aren't just better for climate, and local air quality and noise pollution, they're also far cheaper to run. And this doesn't count the fact they cost about 50% less in maintenance costs.
#ElectricVehicle
#ElectricVehicle
Is this the end of the road?
🛣️ 🏃🏼♂️
meep meep
🛣️ 🏃🏼♂️
meep meep
September 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Is this the end of the road?
🛣️ 🏃🏼♂️
meep meep
🛣️ 🏃🏼♂️
meep meep
Trash Talker - a new statue of Donald unveiled during his recent visit to Ireland.
September 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Trash Talker - a new statue of Donald unveiled during his recent visit to Ireland.
250 tankers of diesel, or one tanker full of solar panels?
I know which one I'd prefer.
#solarpower #renewables
I know which one I'd prefer.
#solarpower #renewables
September 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
250 tankers of diesel, or one tanker full of solar panels?
I know which one I'd prefer.
#solarpower #renewables
I know which one I'd prefer.
#solarpower #renewables
The move to electric vehicles is relentless (thankfully!) - and it's not just passenger vehicles, buses, vans, two and three wheelers, and more recently even HGVs are going electric.
#ElectricVehicle
#ElectricVehicle
September 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The move to electric vehicles is relentless (thankfully!) - and it's not just passenger vehicles, buses, vans, two and three wheelers, and more recently even HGVs are going electric.
#ElectricVehicle
#ElectricVehicle
I've not lived in Ireland for quite some time, but I love the look on his face, and am so proud of Irish president Catherine Connelly. Not sure what she said to him, but he doesn't look too happy!
September 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I've not lived in Ireland for quite some time, but I love the look on his face, and am so proud of Irish president Catherine Connelly. Not sure what she said to him, but he doesn't look too happy!
For fans of The Hunt for Red October!
September 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
For fans of The Hunt for Red October!
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Once again, Europe woke up to reckless and dangerous Russian behaviour.
A Russian warship fired emergency flares dangerously close to a Danish helicopter.
A drone entered Lithuanian airspace before being destroyed by NATO fighter jets.
A Russian warship fired emergency flares dangerously close to a Danish helicopter.
A drone entered Lithuanian airspace before being destroyed by NATO fighter jets.
September 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Once again, Europe woke up to reckless and dangerous Russian behaviour.
A Russian warship fired emergency flares dangerously close to a Danish helicopter.
A drone entered Lithuanian airspace before being destroyed by NATO fighter jets.
A Russian warship fired emergency flares dangerously close to a Danish helicopter.
A drone entered Lithuanian airspace before being destroyed by NATO fighter jets.