In pictures: DUP launch Assembly election campaign in Lurgan

The DUP launched its Assembly election campaign in Lurgan on Monday and its leader Arlene Foster used the event to hit out at Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams.

The party leader and outgoing first minister referred several times to Mr Adams claiming his personal agenda will now be carried forward by the party's new leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill.

Michelle McIlveen, Diane Dodds, Arlene Foster, Carla Lockhart and Paula Bradleyplaceholder image
Michelle McIlveen, Diane Dodds, Arlene Foster, Carla Lockhart and Paula Bradley

“Make no mistake, that this election will be very close. So come election day, Sinn Fein could have enough votes to be the biggest party, capture the first minister’s post and push to implement Gerry Adams’ agenda for Northern Ireland. Just imagine what that would mean for our way of life," Mrs Foster told a packed press conference at Brownlow House.READ MORE: Adams in firing line as Foster launches DUP election campaign

DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds MP addresses the audience. All photos: Pacemakerplaceholder image
DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds MP addresses the audience. All photos: Pacemaker
DUP leader Arlene Fosterplaceholder image
DUP leader Arlene Foster
Mrs Foster, flanked by deputy leader Nigel Dodds (right) and DUP party chairman Lord Morrowplaceholder image
Mrs Foster, flanked by deputy leader Nigel Dodds (right) and DUP party chairman Lord Morrow
DUP leader Arlene Foster shares a joke with Mervyn Storeyplaceholder image
DUP leader Arlene Foster shares a joke with Mervyn Storey
Mrs Foster addressing the DUP faithful and the media at Brownlow Houseplaceholder image
Mrs Foster addressing the DUP faithful and the media at Brownlow House
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