section_path: Celebrations elsewhere/UN Peacekeeping missions
section_name: UN Peacekeeping missions
paragraph_text: UN Peacekeeping missions
  
  Irish United Nations (UN) peacekeepers outside Ireland also celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. For example, in 2021, the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force 's Irish contingent led a parade in Syria where members received shamrocks and 35 personnel were presented with the UN Peacekeeping Medal.
  
  Irish United Nations (UN) peacekeepers outside Ireland also celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. For example, in 2021, the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force 's Irish contingent led a parade in Syria where members received shamrocks and 35 personnel were presented with the UN Peacekeeping Medal.